Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay and Float holidays

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness webinars

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist in Frederick, MD. The role involves providing exceptional patient care, delivering quality prosthetics and orthotics, and maintaining professional relationships with healthcare teams. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, possess strong communication skills, and have at least 1 year of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Capacity to work collaboratively and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality orthotics and prosthetics for patient care.
• Evaluate and adjust prosthetic/orthotic devices on patients.
• Maintain patient charts and records of care.
• Provide post-delivery service and make adjustments as required.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate device performance and adjust as needed.
• Instruct patients on device use and care.
• Provide post-delivery service and adjustments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics has served patients in Pennsylvania and Maryland fordecades. Known for our personal touch, clinical expertise, and communityinvolvement, we've built a reputation for care that goes beyond the device. Today,as part of Ottobock.care, we continue that legacy—combining the strength of aglobal innovator with the relationships and responsiveness of a local clinic. This nextstep deepens our commitment to delivering exceptional orthotic and prosthetic careto the communities we serve.

We are currently looking for a Board Eligibile Prosthetist Orthotist in Frederick, MD. Under guidance of Clinical Manager or CPO, the Board Eligible Clinician providesexceptional patient care experience and is involved in all stages of design,fabrication, fitting, and maintenance of prosthetic and/or devices related to patients’needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver quality orthotics, prosthetics, and professional services in relation to patient care.
• Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices with guidance.
• Provide direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and/or prosthesis for patient.
• Fabricate as needed to assure, quality, fit function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate prosthetic/orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work and perform outcome measures as appropriate.
• Instruct patient on use of device.
• Provide post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
• Specify information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
• Maintain all patient charts and records of care and service, ensuring they are current and complete each day.
• Develop strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources.
• Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required including current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
• Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.
• Aptitude to interact with clinical and non-clinical personnel, patients, and caregivers professionally and respectfully.
• Capacity to work collaboratively, resolve conflict and problems with a team approach.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to completion.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues.
• Proficient computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases.
• Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics.
• 1 year of experience in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no limitations; have a reliable vehicle; maintain automobile insurance in accordance with state law.
• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage
• Health Savings Account HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay (Up to 7 company holidays)
• Float holidays
• 401K with annual employer match & post-tax option
• Free basic employee life insurance + Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• EAP Virtual Care Access,
• Health Advocate Services,
• Nurseline,
• myStrength,&
• Wellness webinars
• Parental, Family & Medical, Military, & Bereavement leave