Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)

About the role

Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. We are seeking a well-rounded clinician to join our team in Lufkin, Texas, who enjoys treating a wide variety of patients, from pediatrics to geriatrics, and wants the autonomy to truly own their practice.

Responsibilities

As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will leverage exceptional training and an extensive collaborative clinical community to provide or supervise the delivery of comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. You will assess patients, formulate treatment plans, implement those plans, follow-up with your patients and participate in practice management.

• Collaborate with physicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary.
• Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patient in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

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.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location.
• Relocation Assistance.