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 benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pacific Medical Inc. is seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist Orthotist for our Modesto/Stockton Patient Care Facility. The position involves examining, fitting, and adjusting orthopedic and prosthetic devices for patients, while also providing education on their use.

Qualified candidates will be licensed by ABC or BOC, with strong skills in patient assessment and device design. The salary range is $90,000 - $125,000, accompanied by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed and/or certified by ABC or BOC.
• Must maintain CME’s annually as per ABC and BOC guidelines.
• Must adhere to Pacific Medical Inc. guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Examine and measure patients to determine appliance needs.
• Fit and evaluate devices on patients.
• Instruct patients on use and care of devices.

Skills

Patient assessment

Device fitting

Orthotic and prosthetic design

Record keeping

Team training

Education

Licensure and certification from ABC or BOC

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