Certified Orthotic Fitter

Jobtailor; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified Orthotic Fitter to evaluate and fit non-custom orthotic devices, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians and therapists. The role emphasizes accurate clinical notes, reimbursement support, and regulatory compliance across Medicare, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Certified Fitter Certification/ABC, with a high school diploma or GED and an eligible driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics (i.e. American Board Certified ABC).
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices, including cervical orthoses not requiring more than minor modification, pressure gradient hose, trusses, non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses, and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures).
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills
• Must comply with Medicare, HIPAA, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients' needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Perform independent patient care for devices within scope.
• Evaluate orthotic devices on patients and adjust them to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patients in the use of orthotic devices.
• Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
• Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
• Follow up with patients and physicians.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
• Assist other clinical staff.
• Adhere to safety regulations and Medicare, HIPAA, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Skills

Orthotic Device Fitting

Patient Care

Clinical Documentation

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Reimbursement Knowledge

Safety Compliance

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Patient Follow-Up

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree Preferred

Certified Fitter Certification

American Board Certified (ABC)

Job description

• Examine and evaluate patients' needs in relation to disease and functional loss
• Perform independent patient care for devices within scope
• Evaluate orthotic devices on patients and adjust them to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work
• Instruct patients in the use of orthotic devices
• Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records
• Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities
• Follow up with patients and physicians
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals
• Assist other clinical staff
• Adhere to safety regulations and Medicare, HIPAA, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree preferred
• Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics (i.e. American Board Certified (ABC)
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
• Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices, including cervical orthoses not requiring more than minor modification, pressure gradient hose, trusses, non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses, and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures)
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills
• Must comply with Medicare, HIPAA, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in fitting and delivering non-custom orthotic devices while ensuring compliance with Medicare, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively instruct patients and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Fitter Certification
• Non-Custom Orthotic Device Fitting
• Medical Terminology Proficiency
• Effective Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Hard Skills

• Orthotic Device Evaluation
• Patient Care
• Clinical Note Documentation
• Patient Instruction
• Problem Identification and Resolution
• Reimbursement Process Knowledge
• Safety Regulation Adherence
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Patient Follow-Up

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Active Listening
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Customer Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Fitter Certification
• American Board Certified (ABC)

Industry Keywords

• Medicare Compliance
• HIPAA Compliance
• OSHA Requirements
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Patient Care Services