Orthotics Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Apply hands-on patient clinical care (fitting and applying orthoses)
• Perform physical assessments and orthotic requirement evaluations
• Verify prescriptions and documentation
• Consult with and/or refer patients to other healthcare professionals
• Make adjustments to accommodate individual anatomical contours
• Provide patient education and instruction
• Ensure compliance with practice management plans
• Develop and document policies and procedures for patient well-being
• Adhere to applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Follow patient care guidelines and procedures
• Maintain a safe and professional environment for patient care
• Understand and apply insurance guidelines and verification processes
• Submit insurance prior authorizations to the Billing Department
• Perform ICD-10 coding
• Manage spinal and cervical brace inventory at Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, and Laughlin Memorial Hospital
• Create and maintain Continuum facility tickets and clinical documentation for billing readiness
• Coordinate with future expansion and upgrade of Continuum into new facilities
• Confirm all Spinal Program delivery tickets
• Maintain positive working relationships with all team members
• Train team members on all aspects of orthotic devices
• Conduct quarterly in-services with team members and physicians
• Coordinate care and services with Acute Inpatient Therapy department
• Manage stock and fitting responsibilities with Central Supply Services and Excel Consulting
• Coordinate with ordering physicians for managing Spinal Program
• Schedule Spinal Program on-call responsibilities for Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital
• Report directly to the Director of Orthopedic Services
• Manage facility billing for all unbillable orthotic services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics or related field
• Current certification from a recognized orthotic training program
• At least 2 years of experience in orthotic fitting and application
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 coding and insurance processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Brightree patient entry system
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Experience with inventory management and reporting
• Knowledge of spinal and cervical brace management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Orthotic fitting and application
• Physical assessment and evaluation
• ICD-10 coding
• Insurance processing and verification
• Inventory management
• Team coordination and leadership
• Customer service and education

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

• $XX.XX per hour

Schedule

• Full-time position