Certified Prosthetist

Martin Bionics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with employer contribution

3 weeks paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with 3% match

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Austin is seeking an experienced Prosthetist responsible for managing clinical care and designing prosthetic devices. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of clinical experience in prosthetics and demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities alongside communication and teamwork skills. Responsibilities include patient assessments, prosthetic fabrication, and ongoing education for patients. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience in prosthetics, including internship and residency.
• 2 years of technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and design prosthetic devices.
• Collaborate with physicians for treatment plans.
• Perform prosthetic fabrication and fittings.
• Evaluate and adjust prosthetic devices.
• Instruct patients on prosthetic use.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Customer empathy

Motivated self-starter

Job description

Title

Prosthetist

Employment Type

Full-Time, Exempt

Summary

The Prosthetist is responsible formanaging day-to-day clinical care,conductingcomprehensive patient assessments to create individualized prosthetic treatmentplansand performingprocedures to deliverappropriate services, including prosthesis fabrication. In collaboration with the rest of the team, this individual will develop & execute the plan of care, including ongoing/follow-up appointments and evaluation, ensuringoptimalfit and function of the prosthesis and compliance with various management policies. The ideal teammate will alsodemonstratea commitment to continuous improvement, engaging in various personal and professional development courses and programs.

Primary Duties

• Assess patient needs and design prosthetic devices based on trauma, disease, or functional loss
• Collaborate with physicians on patient evaluations and development of prosthetic treatment plans
• Demonstrate expertise in biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic componentry
• Perform measurements, castings, modifications, and prosthetic fabrication and fittings
• Evaluate and adjust prosthetic devices for optimal fit, function, and quality
• Instruct patients on prosthetic use and provide ongoing follow-up

Records & Documentation

• Maintain accurate patient records, completing clinical notes in a timely fashion
• Ensure compliance with safety, Medicare, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations

Office Administration

• Contribute to general housekeeping as well as regular equipment maintenance.
• Actively participate in meetings (e.g., WIP, safety, etc.)
• Aid in inventory counts

Additional Duties

• All other job duties as assigned.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

• Analytical - Creative, problem-solving ability.
• Articulate - Both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative - Constructively workshop solutions to problems with others. Team player.
• Curious - Willingness to learn and ask thoughtful questions.
• Flexible - Resilience in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Interpersonal - Able to empathize with customers and team members.
• Motivated - Independently takes initiative and proposes solutions. Self-starter.

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience in prosthetics, including time spent on internship and residency
• 2 years of technical experience

Evaluation

• Regular, informal one-on-one meetings with supervisor for bi-directional feedback
• Formal performance review to take place annually

Physical Demands

• Frequent & light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Extended periods of sitting and standing
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, including generous employer contribution to health insurance premium
• 3-weeks paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays annually, including 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match
• Company provided short-term disability and life insurance, plus option for supplemental short-term and long-term disability insurance