Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist

Pacmedical; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k plan

Financial wellness planning

Job summary

Pacmedical is looking for a skilled professional in Salinas, California, to fit and evaluate prosthetic devices for patients. The candidate must have a master's degree in prosthetics and experience with patient assessment and device design. Responsibilities include designing devices based on prescriptions, patient education on appliance use, and compliance with healthcare standards. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $80,000, along with comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and 401k.

Spanish speaking skills are preferred. Join our team at Pacmedical to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Adherence to ABC facility accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Examine and measure patients for appliance needs.
• Fit and evaluate devices on patients.
• Design orthopedic devices based on physician prescriptions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Device fitting and evaluation

Orthopedic device design

Material selection

Team leadership

CME compliance

Spanish speaking

Education

Master's degree in prosthetics

NCOPE residency program

Job description

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.
• Maintenance of 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 show 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.
• Interest in pediatrics preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $80,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits, Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401k, and Financial Wellness planning.