Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician (CPO, CP, Board Eligible) Chicagoland Location

About the role

Hanger, Inc. is seeking a CPO or Board Eligible CPO to join our Merrillville, Indiana clinic. The clinic offers a supportive environment for newer clinicians to develop both clinical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians in evaluating and recommending prosthetic and orthotic services.
• Evaluate patient needs and formulate design of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Instruct patients on the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Evaluate and address issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction.
• 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 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.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform on-call, hospital calls, or float between more than one Hanger Clinic location as needed.

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 biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses.
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff.
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients.
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• 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 and preparing patients, equipment and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

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.

Pay

$70,000.00-$80,000.00/yearly + 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.