Certified Orthotist, Board Eligible

Jobtailor; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanger Clinic in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Prosthetics and Orthotics clinician to evaluate patients, design devices, and collaborate with physicians on treatment options. You will select materials, take casts, fabricate and fit devices, and provide follow-up care to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires board certification (ABC/BOC) or ABC-eligibility, valid license where required, and the ability to manage documentation and training for staff.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics (ABC/BOC) or ABC board-eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and driving record meeting policy standards.
• In states with licensure, ability to obtain and maintain licensure.
• Candidates with at least 5 years of supervised prosthetics/orthotics experience may be considered.
• Strong understanding of biomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough understanding of componentry and its reliability.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and analyze needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services.
• Collaborate with physicians and recommend treatment options.
• Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Select materials, take cast measurements, perform model modifications and layouts.
• Fabricate, fit, and perform static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate devices on patients and adjust for fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality.
• Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Identify and reconcile device issues to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health professionals.
• Manage materials, quality, performance, costs, and operational/financial performance.
• Meet with physicians, case managers, and referral sources to review services and develop business relationships.
• Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Maintain detailed clinical notes in patient records.
• Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians when needed.
• Assist other clinical staff and administrative staff with reimbursement activities.
• Follow safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne pathogen, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Potentially perform on-call or hospital calls and float between Hanger Clinic locations.

Skills

Biomechanics

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Effective Communication

Clinical Assessment

Lifting/Mobility

Education

Board Certification In Prosthetics

Board Certification In Orthotics

ABC Board-Eligibility

Tools

Prosthetic Device Fabrication

Orthotic Device Fabrication

Model Modifications

Static And Dynamic Alignments

Clinical Documentation

Job description

• Evaluate patients and analyze needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services
• Collaborate with physicians and recommend treatment options
• Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
• Select materials, take cast measurements, perform model modifications and layouts
• Fabricate, fit, and perform static and dynamic alignments
• Evaluate devices on patients and adjust for fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality
• Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
• Identify and reconcile device issues to ensure patient satisfaction
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health professionals
• Manage materials, quality, performance, costs, and operational/financial performance
• Meet with physicians, case managers, and referral sources to review services and develop business relationships
• Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Maintain detailed clinical notes in patient records
• Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians when needed
• Assist other clinical staff and administrative staff with reimbursement activities
• Follow safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne pathogen, and OSHA requirements
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
• Potentially perform on-call or hospital calls and float between Hanger Clinic locations

Requirements

• Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics
• Valid driver's license and driving record within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards
• In states where licensure is required, ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required
• Candidates not certified or board-eligible may be considered with at least 5 years of demonstrated past experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under supervision of a certified clinician
• Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology
• Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers
• Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills
• Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options
• Interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds independently
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during the workday
• Adequate near and distant visual acuity
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions
• Ability to push wheeled equipment
• Fine motor skills for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating patients for prosthetic and orthotic services, formulating device designs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in biomechanics, medical terminology, and effective communication to instruct patients and clinical staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Prosthetics And Orthotics Certification
• Biomechanics
• Gait Analysis
• Patient Assessment
• Effective Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Prosthetic Device Fabrication
• Orthotic Device Fabrication
• Model Modifications
• Static And Dynamic Alignments
• Clinical Evaluation
• Material Selection
• Patient Instruction
• Quality Assurance
• Reimbursement Activities
• Clinical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Active Listening

Certifications & Qualifications

• Board Certification In Prosthetics
• Board Certification In Orthotics
• ABC Board-Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Medical Terminology
• Pathomechanics
• Kinesiology
• Anatomy And Physiology
• OSHA Compliance
• Medicare Requirements
• Patient Satisfaction
• Clinical Training
• Revenue Targets
• Healthcare Collaboration