Certified Orthotic Fitter

About the role

Hanger, Inc., a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, is seeking an experienced Orthotic Fitter to join our dedicated team in Ocala. This role involves fitting and adjusting off-the-shelf and pre-fabricated orthoses, ensuring they meet patient needs and maintain optimal functionality.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss
• Perform independent patient care for devices within scope
• Evaluate orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work
• Instruct patient in use of orthotic devices
• Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals
• Provide assistance to other clinical staff
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare, HIPAA and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree preferred
• Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics (i.e. American Board Certified (ABC)
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices such as; cervical orthoses not requiring more than minor modification; pressure gradient hose; trusses; non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures)
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary based on operational requirements, size of the Hanger Clinic, and subject to limitations imposed by state and/or local law. There is no on-call requirement.