Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician (CPO, CO, Board Eligible)

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs, and unsurpassed customer service. The Patient Care segment operates the largest network of O&P patient care clinics nationwide, while the Products & Services segment distributes branded and private-label O&P devices and provides rehabilitative solutions.

About the role

This full-time position at our Elmira, NY clinic offers a scheduled caseload with a diverse mix of orthotics, prosthetics, and pediatric patients across a rural hospital network. You’ll collaborate with an experienced clinical team, newly certified fitters, and a market lab supported by 7–8 technicians, allowing you to focus on quality patient care. As a central hub clinic, Elmira provides broad clinical exposure and occasional support to nearby locations.

Elmira offers an affordable, small-city lifestyle with short commute times, attainable housing, and a close-knit community. Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, the area provides access to outdoor recreation, lakes, hiking, and wineries without the congestion or cost of larger metros.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to evaluate and analyze patient needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options when necessary.
• Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices, selecting materials and performing cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.
• Perform fittings, including static and dynamic alignments, and evaluate devices on patients to ensure fit, function, and medical efficacy.
• Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices and provide follow-up care.
• Identify and resolve issues to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
• Utilize materials management and quality processes to maximize device quality while balancing costs and operational performance.
• Meet with physicians, case managers, and referral sources to develop and enhance business relationships.
• Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records and mentor residents or newly certified clinicians as needed.
• Assist other clinical staff and provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
• Adhere to safety regulations, Medicare, and other governmental regulations, including OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties, including on-call, hospital calls, or floating between clinic locations as assigned.

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 foreign equivalent) with current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure where required.
• Willingness to consider candidates certified in one discipline who wish to see patients in their certified discipline while completing residency in the other.
• May consider candidates with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under the supervision of a certified clinician.

Skills

• Thorough understanding 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 reports.
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on patient care objectives.
• Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and advise physicians on treatment options.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills.
• Commitment to integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect in all relationships.
• Focus on patient-centered care, collaboration, innovation, and superior outcomes.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the workday, capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling, preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Pay range of $70,000.00–$90,000.00/yearly, plus bonus and benefits. This range is posted to comply with New York State Law and may vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location, and other factors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• 8 paid national holidays and 4 additional floating holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) including 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 and national traveling opportunities for CPO/CO/CP roles.
• Volunteering opportunities for local and national events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest.