Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Pacific Medical, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

3 to 4 weeks Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays per year

Job summary

Pacific Medical, Inc. is seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist Orthotist for their Modesto/Stockton, CA facility. The role involves examining and measuring patients, designing and adjusting prosthetics, and maintaining patient records. Candidates must be licensed by ABC or BOC and uphold compliance with multiple healthcare standards.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $125,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current licensure and certification in prosthetics/orthotics.
• Maintain annual CME’s compliance with ABC and BOC guidelines.
• Ability to lead and participate in training and annual performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Examine and measure patients to determine their appliance needs.
• Fit and adjust devices for proper comfort and function.
• Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on prescriptions.
• Maintain patient records per ABC and CMS standards.
• Repair and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.

Education

Licensure and/or Certification by ABC or BOC

Job description

Established in 1987, Pacific Medical, Inc. is a distributor of durable medical equipment; specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, prosthetics, and orthotics. With the heart of the company dedicated to helping and serving others, we provide our services directly to the patient, medical networks, physician clinics, and offices. We are dedicated to the advancement of patient care through excellent service and product technology.

We have an immediate opportunity to join our growing Ortho Life Orthopedic platform. 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 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 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.
• Maintain inventory of material in main and satellite locations.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed and/or certified and in good standing by a 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 demonstrate competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training, and universal precautions training.
• If required by state law, must have additional licensing to perform duties in that state or 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

All Full-Time Positions Offer the Following

Medical, Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits, Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401(k), and Financial Wellness planning.

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

3 to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off.

Holidays

10 paid holidays per year.

Vacation Benefit

At completion of 3-month introductory period, vacation accrual up to an annual max of 40 hours in the first 23 months, and at 24 months, accrual up to an annual max of 80 hours with a rollover balance.

Sick Benefit

Sick accrual begins upon date of hire up to a max annual accrual of 80 hours with a max usage of 48 hours annually with a rollover balance.