Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Össur; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and empathy

Nordic-inspired flat hierarchies

Tailored onboarding

Job summary

ForMotion is seeking an on-site (full-time) Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our clinic. You will work with a skilled team to evaluate patients and create high-quality prosthetic and orthotic devices using our in-house fabrication facility.

The role requires a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist in good standing with the American Board, plus a Master’s Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics. 3–5 years of experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist by the American Board for Certification in Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Master’s Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics from an accredited university
• 3-5 years of experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluations
• Detailed notation in Nymbl Hand casting/Scanning all amputation levels and for custom Prosthetic & Orthotic devices
• Modifications, Diagnostic fittings, delivery, and follow up visiting hospital for evaluation and delivery of post-op devices
• Providing support at the hospital for the staff orthotists as needed
• Performing Prosthetic/Orthotic marketing activities which may include visiting referral sources, hospitals, clinics, and speaking with physicians and providing in-services
• Interact with physicians and therapists about the patient’s needs and formulation of treatment plans
• Patient and family education
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Education

Master’s Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics

Job description

ForMotion is a global network of Orthotic and Prosthetic Patient Care clinics, focused on providing world-class, compassionate care for patients with mobility challenges.

Our clinic is part of the ForMotion global network of Patient Care clinics owned by Embla Medical, which also owns Össur, a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions; Fior & Gentz, an innovative developer of neuro orthotics; and College Park, creators of custom-built prosthetic solutions for people of all activity levels. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients to help them live Life Without Limitations.

About the Role

We are seeking to hire an on-site (full-time) Certified Prosthetist Orthotist for an incredible opportunity to grow and expand your career in our clinic. This clinic has a talented team that focuses on the highest level of patient care. In this role, the candidate will work alongside other practitioners in creating quality prosthetic and orthotic devices. A systematic approach will be used to transition the candidate through various competencies with increasing levels of amputations and other responsibilities. We have an onsite fully operational fabrication facility.

What You’ll Do

• Patient evaluations
• Detailed notation in Nymbl Hand casting/Scanning all amputation levels and for custom Prosthetic & Orthotic devices
• Modifications, Diagnostic fittings, delivery, and follow up visiting hospital for evaluation and delivery of post-op devices
• Providing support at the hospital for the staff orthotists as needed
• Performing Prosthetic/Orthotic marketing activities which may include visiting referral sources, hospitals, clinics, and speaking with physicians and providing in-services
• Interact with physicians and therapists about the patient’s needs and formulation of treatment plans
• Patient and family education
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Must be a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist by the American Board for Certification in Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Master’s Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics from an accredited university
• 3-5 years of experience preferred but not required

Why You’ll Feel Good Working Here

We believe people do their best work when they feel good—personally and professionally. That’s why we offer:

• A culture rooted in trust, empathy, and Nordic-inspired flat hierarchies
• Tailored onboarding