Orthotist/Prosthetist/Pedorthist

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.
Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Oversees the development and operations of Avera Orthotics and is responsible for the clinical performance, financial performance, set up, development, quality assurance, business development, sales, customer service and strategic growth.
Responsible for professional orthotics for ambulatory patients at Avera.
Evaluates patients for appropriate orthotic treatment.
In consultation with clinical staff, therapists, referring physicians and determines an optimal treatment plan and selects appropriate orthoses.
This position is responsible for oversight of the design, fabrication fitting and modification of orthoses and functions independently in nearly all patient care situations.

What You Will Do

• Carefully coordinates inventory management – par levels, ordering, and maintaining supply space.
• Maintains supply of orthoses, DME when needed, supplies and components.
• Evaluates and treats patients for appropriate orthotic and treatment.
• Participates and assists in the Administration of the orthotics and/or prosthetics modification lab/space.
• Provides guidance and direction to peers and referring resources on scope of skill set for program development.
• Consults when necessary with clinical staff, therapists and providers on optimal treatment plan.
• Attends continuing education conferences and shares information with other collaborative health care associates.
• Provides leadership to process improvement activities and department's educational opportunities.
• Interfaces with referral sources.
• Expert knowledge of billing and coding.
• Expert knowledge of Accreditation Standards and provides leadership in preparing and participating in surveys.
• Ability to work at assigned clinic and help develop outreaches when appropriate.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Certified Orthotist (CO) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
• Certified Prosthetist (CP) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
• DME Specialist (CDME) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire or
• Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped.) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or
• Orthotic Fitter (COF) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1 year of Fellowship
• 4-6 years of development in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.