Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician (CPO, CO, CP, Board Eligible)
About the role
Hanger, Inc. is a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products. As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will provide or supervise the delivery of comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. Your role may include collaborating with physicians, examining and evaluating patient needs, formulating design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices, performing fittings, instructing patients, and providing follow-up care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss
- Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts
- 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
- Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy
- Meet with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review prosthetic and/or orthotic services and capabilities
- Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management
- Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records
- Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians
- Provide assistance to other clinical staff
- Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities
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 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 assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options
- 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
- Effective organizational, time management and planning skills
- Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships
- Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust
- Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you
- Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change
- Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results
Skills
- Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in computer software and electronic health records systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
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, Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities, Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest, and Relocation Assistance.
Pay
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00/year + bonus + benefits. This pay range is posted to comply with State Law. Hanger salary ranges vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, geographic location and other variables.
Schedule
Flexible work schedules and part-time opportunities available.