Prosthetist Orthotist Clinician

4 days ago


Chula Vista, California, United States Hanger Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Prosthetist Orthotist Clinician to join our team at Hanger, Inc. As a champion of orthotic and prosthetic care, you will have the opportunity to empower human potential by delivering exceptional outcomes for our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with physicians to evaluate and analyze patient needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services, recommending treatment options when necessary.
  • Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss, formulating design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
  • Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.
  • Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments, and evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic devices on patients, adjusting to ensure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
  • Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices, identifying and reconciling issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
  • Provide follow-up with patients and physicians, and provide in-service training to physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
  • Utilize effective materials management, quality, and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance.
  • Meet with physicians, case managers, and other referral sources to review prosthetic and/or orthotic services and capabilities, developing and enhancing business relationships to identify and secure ongoing and future sources or referrals.
  • Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
  • Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records, and may mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.
  • Provide assistance to other clinical staff, and provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations, compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations, and compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
  • Perform other duties or special projects as assigned, and may be asked to perform on-call, hospital calls, or float between more than one Hanger Clinic location.
Requirements
  • Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or the foreign equivalent, and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
  • A valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
  • In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well.
  • May be willing to consider candidates who are certified in one discipline who wish to see patients in their certified discipline while simultaneously completing residency in the other discipline.
  • May be willing to consider candidates who are not certified or board-eligible but have at least 5 years of demonstrated past experience in providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under the supervision of a certified clinician.
Additional Success Factors
  • Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.
  • Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses.
  • Thorough understanding of medical terminology.
  • Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff.
  • Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
  • Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.
  • Ability to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member.
  • Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills.
  • Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
  • Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
  • Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
  • Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
  • Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Physical Abilities

  • Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
  • Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day.
  • Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
  • Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
  • Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
  • Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
  • Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our Investment in You
  • Competitive Compensation Packages.
  • 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays.
  • PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  • 401k Savings and Retirement Plan.
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents.
  • Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities.
  • Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
  • Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee.
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location.
  • Relocation Assistance.
  • Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities.
  • Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest.


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