Prosthetist/Orthotist - Full Time

About the role

Provides total prosthetic & orthotic patient management to clients. Assists the Director with clinical management and departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, measures/casts/scans and records patient's limb or torso.
• Prepares positive model accurately on model using plaster or in OMEGA Software.
• Delivery of orthoses and prostheses with instructions, wearing schedules and follows up.
• Modifications to fit & alignment due to physical changes and component wear.
• Fabricates orthotic and/or prosthetic devices as needed.
• Trains and supervises prosthetic/orthotic residents, technicians & students.
• Acquires at least 20 PCEs annually.
• Records notes within 24 hours of patient encounter.
• Completes all required assessment forms including AMP Pro and other functional level tests.
• Determines L Codes for each prescription/order in OPIE.
• Reviews patient's file to ascertain Insurance coverage and check that authorization has been done.
• SUBMIT FILES, OR SENDS TO BILLING IN OPIE, TO BE BILLED ON DAY OF DELIVERY.
• CONTACTS PHYSICIANS FOR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, SUCH AS: RX/LMN, CERTIFYING STATEMENTS, CHART NOTES ETC.
• RESPONDS TO PATIENT PHONE CALLS WITHIN 24 HOURS.
• PREPARES CORRESPONDENCE FOR PATIENT'S CASE MANAGER, PHYSICIANS, ETC., WHEN NECESSARY.
• CONTACTS OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 LECTURES EACH YEAR.
• SERVES AS CONSULTANT TO PHYSICIANS & PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
• MAKES APPROPRIATE & ACCURATE NOTES.
• MAKES INTRODUCTIONS TO NEW CLIENTS & INFORM THEM OF PROCEDURES.
• KEEPS PATIENT ROOMS, LAB BENCH AREA, JOHNSON P&O ROOM AND OTHER AREAS CLEAN & ORGANIZED.
• STOPS WORK 1/2 HOUR BEFORE LEAVING TO CLEAN.
• FILLS OUT REQUISITIONS FOR HIS/HER OWN PATIENTS.
• REQUESTS AND REVIEWS APPROPRIATE SHIPPING MODE.
• RECORDS IN HSS, ITEMS OPENED, RECEIVED AND REMOVED FROM RECEIVING AREA.
• ASSURES THAT INVENTORY OF ALL SUPPLIES IS ADEQUATE.
• PREPARES STATISTICAL AND INVENTORY REPORTS WHEN REQUESTED.
• RECORDS ALL PROBLEMS, COMPONENT FAILURES AND COMPLAINTS IN PATIENT FILE AND ON A QA FORM AND/OR SAFETY REPORT WHEN APPLICABLE.
• OTHER DUTIES AND/OR PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.
• ADHERES TO HMH ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Candidates certified prior to January 1, 2020 are exempt from the Master's degree requirement. Candidates certified between 1986 and 2019 must have a Bachelor's Degree or alternate pathway to certification. Candidates certified by ABC prior to 1986 must hold an Associate's Degree or completed an alternate pathway to certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as a prosthetist/orthotist.
• Ability to communicate and work well with director, physicians, therapists, staff and patients. Skilled in patient management and technical aspects of P&O.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of fabrication experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Prosthetist & Orthotist License.
• Certified Prosthetist Orthotist.
• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $107,952.00 Annually

Benefits

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

Awards

• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
• US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
• US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
• US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
• US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll
• Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 - 7 HMH Institutions Named Among Becker’s Top 100
• Newsweek 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
• Newsweek 2025 - Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59