Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery is expanding its Prosthetic and Orthotic department (HSS P&O) and seeks a full-time clinician to deliver advanced prosthetic and orthotic care. You will collaborate with diverse providers, evaluate patients, and implement treatment plans that improve mobility and quality of life.

The role includes opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and departmental growth, with inpatient and outpatient responsibilities across pediatric to adult populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics or related credential (NCOPE accredited)
• ABC certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, in good standing
• ≥3 years direct patient care experience in orthotics/prosthetics

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinicians to assess prosthetic/orthotic needs
• Determine device design and material selection for patients
• Document care in EPIC and ensure billing accuracy
• Educate providers and staff on P&O workflows
• Contribute to clinical research and department expansion efforts

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

MSPO/MSOP (NCOPE accredited)

BSPO or post-baccalaureate cert

Job description

How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status & Compensation

Emp Status Regular Full time Work Shift

The base pay scale for this position is $95,500.00 - $145,750.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hospital for Special Surgery as it expands HSS Prosthetic and Orthotic department (HSS P&O). We are looking for highly qualified and motivated professionals whose experience has prepared them for a challenging and exciting career at the #1 ranked hospital in the US for orthopedics. We are seeking leaders who are independent and capable of helping grow the footprint of HSS P&O. The mission of HSS is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology and their related disciplines through research and education. HSS P&O supports that mission by designing and fitting devices which enable patients to heal and meet their greatest potential. Members of the HSS P&O team will be designing the future of prosthetic and orthotic care treating patients locally and from around the world. The position is for a full-time clinician working in a hospital setting which includes inpatient and outpatient care for diverse populations from pediatric to adult. Candidates will be responsible for clinical evaluations and implementation of orthotic and prosthetic treatment plans. The applicant will be required to work closely with our providers clinically and will need to implement educational programs to teach other allied health providers about prosthetic and orthotic services. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in clinical research and participate in department development and expansion efforts.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with providers in clinics to discuss prosthetic and orthotic needs and ordering practices
• Evaluating patients to determine the most appropriate device design
• Determining and providing HSS staff with appropriate L-codes for obtaining authorization or billing custom orthoses
• Managing works in progress for custom devices to ensure timely treatment and billing
• Fitting both prefabricated and custom orthoses to inpatients and outpatients
• Timely documentation of care provided in EPIC
• Obtaining patient signatures on all necessary paperwork for billing
• Communicating with patients and families about appropriate care and use for devices provided
• Providing initial prosthetic care and education for patients transitioning to a bone anchored prosthesis
• Participating in managing inventory
• Performing patient chart reviews to confirm medical necessity and other necessary documentation is accurate for billing
• Training providers or HSS staff on P&O workflows as needed

Benefits

• Medical benefits and a retirement plan are included.
• Salary will be commensurate to applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO/MSOP from an NCOPE accredited O&P Curriculum after 2012) OR Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BSPO) or a post- Baccalaureate Certificate of Completion (if candidate graduated from an NCOPE accredited O&P Curriculum prior to 2012).
• ABC certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, in good standing.
• At least 3 years of experience providing direct patient care in an orthotic and prosthetic facility, with demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties in a patient care setting.
• Excellent communication and team building / interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of orthopedic specific injuries and disease processes and associated orthotic / prosthetic interventions.
• Familiarity with current treatment modalities, materials, and fabrication techniques.
• Experience working with pediatric patients and families.
• Experience with scoliosis treatment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 17th year in a row) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2026-2027). Our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent-candidates that align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunity for growth and success.

Our patients say it best: We receive consistently high ratings from our patients for the quality of our doctors and our hospital. More than 3,000 have shared their experience in their own words.