Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist

Pacific Medical, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Financial Wellness Planning

Job summary

A healthcare provider specialized in orthopedic solutions is seeking a full-time Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist for its Modesto, CA facility. This role involves evaluating and fitting prosthetic and orthopedic devices, instructing patients on proper use, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Candidates must have a master's degree in prosthetics and complete a residency program. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $70,000 and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in prosthetics from a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Completion of a residency program accredited by NCOPE.
• Annual maintenance of CME in accordance with ABC and BOC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, fabricate, and custom fit artificial limbs and orthopedic braces.
• Conduct measurements and fittings to ensure proper device fit.
• Instruct patients on the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
• Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on prescriptions.

Skills

Evaluation and fitting of prosthetic devices

Orth orthopedic knowledge

Technical proficiency in device construction

Patient communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Prosthetics

Completed residency program accredited by NCOPE

Job description

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Established in 1987, Pacific Medical, Inc. is a distributor of durable medical equipment; specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, prosthetics, and orthotics. We provide services directly to patients, medical networks, physician clinics, and offices. We are dedicated to the advancement of patient care through excellent service and product technology.

We have an immediate opportunity to join our growing Ortho Life Orthopedic platform. We are currently seeking a full‑time Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist for our Modesto, CA Patient Care Facility. This individual will be responsible for the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces, specializing in designing and making artificial limbs, designing and fitting orthopedic braces such as surgical supports and corrective shoes, and a willingness to supervise and work with a dynamic team.

Job Responsibilities

• Examine, interview, and measure patients in order to determine their appliance needs, and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
• Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions, and examination and measurement of patients.
• Maintain patients' records in accordance with ABC and CMS standards.
• Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
• Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
• Confer with physicians in order to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic and/or prosthetic devices.
• Repair, rebuild and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
• Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others who are constructing the appliances.
• Train and supervise orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians, including COF.
• Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
• Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
• Maintain inventory of material in main and any satellite locations.

Requirements

• Must have completed a residency program accredited by NCOPE.
• Must have completed a master's degree in prosthetics from a program accredited by the CAAHEP.
• Must maintain CME’s annually in accordance with ABC and BOC guidelines.
• Must practice within your scope of work unless privileged by a supervisor or practitioner of another specialty.
• Must adhere to the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook of Pacific Medical Inc. upon hire.
• Must attend and demonstrate competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training, and universal precautions training.
• If required by state law must have additional licensing to perform duties in said state/ region.
• Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation and be a leader in its implementation.
• Lead and/or participate as necessary with facility support staff in the annual performance reviews.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in Pacific Medical hosted training and meetings.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Benefits: All full‑time positions offer Medical, Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits, Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401k, and Financial Wellness planning.

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