Certified Fitter of Orthotics

20 Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a certified orthotic fitter to assess prescription needs and create effective treatment plans for patients requiring off-the-shelf orthoses. You will implement plans, educate patients, and ensure compliant documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and a commitment to quality and patient outcomes. Required are a high school diploma or GED, a NCOPE-approved orthotic fitter course, and ABC fitters exam completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or college degree.
• Completion of a NCOPE approved orthotic fitter course.
• Successful completion of the ABC orthotics fitters exam.

Responsibilities

• Assess prescription and patient’s needs for off-the-shelf or prefabricated orthoses.
• Formulate a treatment plan and coordinate with referring physician as needed.
• Implement the treatment plan and provide patient education.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Achieve financial targets and performance benchmarks set by management.

Skills

Orthotic fitting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCOPE approved orthotic fitter educational course

ABC orthotics fitters exam

Job description

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture: Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees. Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities. Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization. Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community. A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Summary

A certified orthotic fitter is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained in the provision of certain off the shelf or prefabricated orthoses prescribed by a physician. In addition, a certified orthotic fitter will be required to be proficient inpatient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, and provide patient instructions.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assessment of prescription and patient’s needs for off the shelf or prefabricated orthoses.
• Excluding diabetic shoes, fracture orthoses, FES systems, Scoliosis devices, and un-stabile conditions.
• Formulation of a treatment plan based upon an assessment to alleviate limitations and enhance function.
• It is the responsibility of the orthotic fitter to request consultation with referring physician to verify prescription/documentation when needed to formulate treatment plan.
• Implementation of the treatment plan.
• Patient Education.
• Utilization of follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic outcomes, patient health.
• Accountable for achieving financial targets and performance benchmarks as established by their manager.
• Compliance with practice management plans.
• Documentation policies and procedures which include: Adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment for patient care.
• Comprehension of claims development and submission.
• Adherence to ABC Code of Professional Responsibility.
• Participates in a program of self-improvement and continuing education.

We’ll embrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
• Growing talent and people.
• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
• Taking action against discrimination.
• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
• Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
• Restoring hope and freedom, together.

Customer Service Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
• This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

• Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
• Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma, GED or college degree 2-3 years of orthotic fitting experience or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an NCOPE approved orthotic fitter educational course.
• Successful completion of the ABC orthotics fitters exam.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels: None (No specific requirements) Occasionally (Less than 1/3) Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3) Remain in a stationary position: Occasionally Traverse or move around work location: Majority Use keyboard: Frequently Operate or use department specific equipment: None Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds:_____ Up to 25 pounds: _____ Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally Up to 75 pounds: _____ More than 100 pounds: Occasionally Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____ Other: None Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic. At Mary Free Bed, we work towards putting everybody in motion. Fueled by our passion for innovative, integrated rehabilitation care, our teams work together to elevate everyone’s potential. Whether you’re here to ensure a safe environment at our hospitals, provide clinical care or help our patients navigate their next appointment, we’re united by the same mission: to restore hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Everyone plays an integral role in defining a better future for ourselves, our patients, and our communities. You included.