Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Pacmedical; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pacmedical is currently seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist Orthotist for our Modesto/Stockton, CA Patient Care Facility. In this role, you will examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their needs for orthopedic and prosthetic devices.

You will also instruct patients on how to use these devices, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with health regulations. A competitive salary of $90,000 - $125,000 is offered along with various benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed and/or certified in prosthetics or orthotics by ABC or BOC.
• Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation.
• Attend and show competency in HIPAA and other mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Examine, interview, and measure patients for appliance needs.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices, adjusting for comfort and function.
• Instruct patients on the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
• Design orthopedic devices according to prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and inventory.

Skills

Licensed and/or certified in prosthetics/orthotics

Patient assessment

Orthopedic device design

Inventory management

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist Orthotist for our Modesto/Stockton, CA Patient Care Facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Examine, interview, and measure patients in order to determine their appliance needs, and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
• Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions, and examination and measurement of patients.
• Maintain patients' records in accordance with ABC and CMS standards.
• Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
• Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
• Confer with physicians in order to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic and/or prosthetic devices.
• Repair, rebuild and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
• Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others who are constructing the appliances.
• Train and supervise orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians, including COF.
• Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
• Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
• Maintenance of inventory of material in main and any satellite locations.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed and/or certified and in good standing by governing agency in your field of study either ABC or BOC.
• Must maintain CME’s annually in accordance with ABC and BOC guidelines.
• Must practice within your scope of work unless privileged by a supervisor or practitioner of another specialty.
• Must adhere to the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook of Pacific Medical Inc. upon hire.
• Must attend and show competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training, and universal precautions training.
• If required by state law, must have additional licensing to perform duties in said state/ region.
• Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation and be a leader in its implementation.
• Lead and/or participate as necessary with facility support staff in the annual performance reviews.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in Pacific Medical hosted training and meetings.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $125,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits, Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401k, and Financial Wellness planning.
• 3 to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation accrual up to 80 hours with rollover after 24 months
• Sick accrual up to 80 hours with max usage 48 hours annually with rollover