Certified Prosthetist Orthotist Clinician CPO

About the role

Hanger, Inc., a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic services and products, seeks a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist to join our Sacramento clinic. Founded in 1976, our clinic has been serving the community for over 25 years. The clinic offers a wide range of services including upper and lower extremity fabrication, and collaborates with physicians to provide comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians in evaluating and recommending prosthetic and orthotic services.
• Evaluate patient needs and formulate design of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, considering new techniques and materials.
• Perform fitting, ensuring the fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patients on the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Evaluate and address issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
• Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy.
• Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
• Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.
• Provide assistance to other clinical staff.
• Contribute to practice management.

Requirements

• Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC).
• A baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or the foreign equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
• The ability to obtain and maintain state licensure if required.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses.
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence.
• Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options.
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
• Physical abilities to lift patients using biomedical techniques, walk, bend, stand and reach constantly, and perform other duties as required.

Skills

• Exceptional training and an extensive collaborative clinical community.
• Specialized training and continuing education.
• Back office support.

Benefits

• Pay range of $85,000.00 - $115,000.00/yearly + bonus + 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.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities.
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest.

Pay

$85,000.00 - $115,000.00/yearly + bonus + benefits.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules and part-time opportunities available.