Certified Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States University of Virginia Health System Full time
Position Overview

The Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive care to patients requiring orthotic and prosthetic devices. This professional is adept at evaluating patient needs, devising treatment strategies, and conducting follow-up assessments to ensure optimal device functionality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Patient Assessment: Evaluate the patient's functional capabilities, including muscle strength, gait analysis, sensory perception, range of motion, joint stability, and skin condition.
  • Treatment Planning: Create individualized plans that cater to the patient's objectives, focusing on pain alleviation, comfort, stability, mobility, and aesthetic considerations.
  • Device Selection: Choose suitable designs, materials, and components to ensure maximum strength, durability, and performance of the devices.
  • Consultation: Discuss the treatment plan with patients, outlining the benefits, potential risks, and time commitments involved.
  • Preparation: Ready the patient for device fitting, utilizing splints or compression garments as necessary.
  • Measurements and Impressions: Accurately take measurements, create impressions, and develop templates to ensure precise device fitting.
  • Fabrication: Construct or assemble the devices, ensuring proper alignment for optimal function and comfort.
  • Patient Education: Instruct patients on the usage and maintenance of their devices.
  • Ongoing Care: Provide continuous support, including evaluation and adjustments to the device for the best fit and functionality.
  • Supervision: Oversee the work of technicians, assistants, and fitters involved in patient care.
  • Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from an accredited institution, along with completion of a National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) accredited residency program.

Experience: No prior experience required.

Licensure: Must possess ABC certification.

Physical Requirements

This role often necessitates assisting patients on and off examination tables for accurate measurements and fittings, as well as repositioning patients during assessments.

The University of Virginia Health System is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity enhances excellence through the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual. We are proud to be equal opportunity and affirmative action employers, ensuring that all qualified candidates receive fair consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.



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