Certified Orthotic Fitter

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; New England (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a certified Orthotic fitter to fabricate, assemble, and repair pediatric orthotic and prosthetic devices under supervision. The role requires advanced technical skill and dedication to patient-centered care.

The position involves measuring, fitting, and processing devices (including RGO, TLSO, CTLSO) and working with patients and families to ensure proper fit and usage. Opportunities span clinical and educational career paths across the network.

Qualifications

• Orthotics and Prosthetics Certificate (CTO, COF) is required.
• 1+ years of Certified Orthotic fitter experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and fit patients for appropriate orthoses; act as a resource to staff regarding assigned areas of responsibility.
• Fabricates specific orthoses for inpatients and outpatients using a variety of technical skills.
• Evaluates patients’ needs per physician prescription and applies anatomy knowledge to fabricating orthoses.
• Measures/casts for orthoses including complex devices like RGO, TLSO, CTLSO.
• Prepares casts, vacuum forming, and prepares plastic for final application.
• Constructs metal/leather orthoses such as AFOs, KAFOs, HKAFOs.
• Operates grinding machines, drill presses, sewing machines, and other tools safely.
• Repairs orthoses and alters devices to maintain fit and function as needed.
• Fits orthoses to patients under orthotist supervision, ensuring proper fit and comfort.
• Provides instructions to patients and families on care and use of orthotic devices.

Education

Orthotics and Prosthetics Certificate (CTO, COF)

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Summary

The certified Orthotic fitter is responsible for fabricating, assembling, and repairing custom orthotic and prosthetic devices for pediatric patients, under the direct supervision of certified practitioners. This role requires advanced technical skills and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure and fit patients for appropriate orthoses; to act as a resource to staff regarding assigned areas of responsibility.
• Fabricates specific orthoses for inpatients and outpatients utilizing a variety of technical skills and knowledge
• Evaluates patients’ needs per physician prescription, applying the basic knowledge of anatomy and terminology requiredto fabricate orthoses.
• Measures/casts for orthoses including more complex devices such as RGO's, HKAFO's, cervical orthoses, CTLSO's, andTLSO's.
• Modifies/prepares casts, vacuum forming and prepares plastic for final application.
• Constructs metal/leather orthoses such as AFO's, KAFO's, and HKAFO's.
• Operates grinding machines, drill presses, sewing machines, band saw, router, vacuum forming, and oven in a safe and skillful manner including the use of protective eye wear.
• Utilizes basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, bending irons, and vises in a safe and effectivemanner.
• Repairs orthoses and provides alterations to insure continued fit/function of the device in a timely manner.
• Under the direction of the orthotist, fits orthoses to patients assuring proper fit, patient comfort, and satisfactory functionaccording to physician's prescription, in the final application of RGO's, TLSO's and CTLSO's.
• Provides written and verbal instructions to patients and families regarding the care and application of orthotic devices;answering basic questions and/or referring to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Participates in clinics to measure/cast for orthoses during cast clinic; to provide feedback to physicians and staff regardingneed for or appropriateness of orthotic devices.

Required Qualifications

• Orthotics and Prosthetics Certificate (CTO, COF)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Certified Orthotic fitter experience

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Career Opportunities

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

Locations

No matter where you’re located, you’ll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Benefits

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!