Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

W3Global; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) in Richmond, CA for full-time on-site work. The role focuses on comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care, lower-extremity devices, and collaboration with physicians and fabrication teams.

You will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, ensure proper device fit and follow-up, and maintain thorough documentation while delivering high-quality patient care in an established practice.

Qualifications

• ABC or BOC certification in good standing in prosthetics and/or orthotics.
• Board eligibility in the other discipline may be considered.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient-care, and device-fitting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Reliable transportation for visits to external facilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a clinical environment.
• Experience: 3-5+ years preferred; newly certified practitioners may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans.
• Assess, fit, adjust, and provide follow-up care for prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Primarily manage lower-extremity prosthetic cases, including transtibial and transfemoral amputations.
• Provide orthotic care, including ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee bracing, and other orthotic devices.
• Monitor device fit, function, comfort, and patient progress.
• Educate patients on device use, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate care with physicians, rehabilitation teams, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
• Visit rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with an in-house prosthetic and orthotic fabrication team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable professional standards.

Skills

Prosthetics

Orthotics

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Device fitting

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

ABC/BOC certification in good standing

Board eligibility may be considered

Job description

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans.
• Assess, fit, adjust, and provide follow-up care for prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Primarily manage lower-extremity prosthetic cases, including transtibial and transfemoral amputations.
• Provide orthotic care, including ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee bracing, and other orthotic devices.
• Monitor device fit, function, comfort, and patient progress.
• Educate patients on device use, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate care with physicians, rehabilitation teams, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
• Visit rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with an in-house prosthetic and orthotic fabrication team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable professional standards.

Location: Richmond, CA

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans.
• Assess, fit, adjust, and provide follow-up care for prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Primarily manage lower-extremity prosthetic cases, including transtibial and transfemoral amputations.
• Provide orthotic care, including ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), knee bracing, and other orthotic devices.
• Monitor device fit, function, comfort, and patient progress.
• Educate patients on device use, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate care with physicians, rehabilitation teams, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
• Visit rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with an in-house prosthetic and orthotic fabrication team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• ABC or BOC certification in good standing in prosthetics and/or orthotics.
• Board eligibility in the other discipline may be considered.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient-care, and device-fitting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Reliable transportation for visits to external facilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a clinical environment.
• Experience: 3-5+ years preferred. Newly certified practitioners with the appropriate certification and board eligibility may also be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary will be given depending on experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Medical and dental insurance premiums fully covered for the practitioner.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established prosthetics and orthotics practice.
• Hands-on clinical work with a strong lower-extremity prosthetics focus.
• On-site fabrication support.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity for newly certified practitioners who meet the certification and board-eligibility criteria.