Certified Orthotist (PRN)

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a skilled Orthotist to design, fabricate, and fit orthotic devices for pediatric patients. The role includes documenting all patient data and supporting the Orthotics/Prosthetics leadership in department operations.

The position requires an Orthotist license and experience in pediatric orthotics; teamwork and clear patient education are essential in this safety-sensitive, part-time role.

Qualifications

• Orthotics licensure required (Arkansas Department of Health).
• Pediatric orthotics experience preferred.
• Excellent patient and family education skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and determines appropriate orthotic treatments.
• Maintains patient load per department requirements.
• Fabricates and fits orthoses per current practice standards.
• Ensures accurate documentation and coding for services.
• Participates in interdisciplinary clinic team and department operations.

Skills

Orthotics

Clinical evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Part time Department: CC014295 Prosthetic-Orthotic Summary: PRN Weekdays Additional Information: Responsible for the design, fabrication, and fit of all orthotic devices assigned. Responsible for all documentation for assigned patients. Assists Chief of Prosthetics/Orthotics in operations of department and section designee in Chief of Prosthetics/Orthotics's absence.

Education

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience

Experience

• Related Field - 2 years of experience
• Orthotics - 2 years Pediatric Orthotics

Certifications

• Orthotist License - Arkansas Department of Health
• Orthotist - The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs appropriate evaluations and elicits needed data to determine most appropriate treatments for the selected disability and sets appropriate goals.
• 2. Identifies needs and provides correct patient and family education regarding those needs.
• 3. Maintains patient load in keeping with AC requirements.
• 4. Participates as an Orthotist in the interdisciplinary clinic team approach.
• 5. Fabricates and fits a wide variety of orthoses in keeping with standard of current practice.
• 6. Ensures that production times are met.
• 7. Develops or designs systems to meet the current needs of the patients.
• 8. Correctly selects and interprets appropriate data for oral and written documentation.
• 9. Reports data in professional terminology and in a timely manner.
• 10. Utilizes patient appointment scheduling procedure and charge mechanisms correctly.
• 11. Utilizes patient referral mechanisms to other medical services (Inpatient, Outpatient, Specialty Clinics, Physicians, Physical and Occupational Therapists).
• 12. Maintain fees for service in line with funding sources and maintains appropriate coding structure for the services provided.
• 13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. "Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael – Business Operations Manager "Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda – Information Systems Analyst "We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator "Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy – Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick – Supply Assistant