Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul, Burnsville (MN, MN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Earned wage access

Résumé du poste

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to provide comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. The role includes evaluation, design, fabrication, fitting, and alignment of devices for patients with limb and spinal conditions.

Primary work location is University Crossing at 2200 University Ave, Saint Paul, with inpatient responsibilities and rotating on-call weeks. Board eligible practitioners may apply and licensure in Minnesota is required.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota licensure in Orthotics and Prosthetics required.
• Prosthetic/Orthotic Certification with ABC or BOC in good standing required.
• 1+ years hospital or clinic experience preferred.
• Board Eligible Orthotist/Prosthetists may apply.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate fit, alignment, cosmetics, and function of devices and make adjustments as needed.
• Measure, mold, or trace for device fabrication and refinement of prescriptions.
• Consult with physicians and allied health professionals to finalize prescription criteria.
• Educate patients and families about pathology, treatment plan, outcomes, costs, and billing procedures.

Connaissances

Patient evaluation

Prosthetics fitting

Orthotics fitting

Clinical communication

Measuring/molding/tracing

Formation

Minnesota licensure in Orthotics and Prosthetics

ABC/BOC certification

Description du poste

Job Overview

The Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist position provides care to patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and/or spine or with partial or total absence of a limb. This role also performs evaluation, design, fabrication, fitting, and alignment of all types and complexities of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

Board Eligible Orthotist/Prosthetists are eligible to apply for this position.

This role will work out of multiple Fairview locations with the primary being University Crossing at 2200 University Ave in Saint Paul and will have inpatient responsibilities.

This position has an on-call requirement: On-Call: Rotating weeks, Monday to Monday- 8 or less times per year.

Compensation for on-call.

Job Expectations:

• Evaluates patients regarding fit, alignment, cosmetics, and function and patient acceptance.
  • Adjust final product as needed.
  • Conduct measuring, molding, or tracing as needed
  • Completion of clinical evaluation and refinement of prescription criteria.
• Consults with physicians and allied health professionals to formulate and/or modify prescription criteria, prior to or following, clinical evaluation of the patient.
• Educates patient and their families regarding their:
  • Pathology
  • Plan of treatment
  • Potential outcomes
  • Costs
  • Department billing procedures.

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

Required

License/Certification/Registration

• Active Minnesota licensure in Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Prosthetic/Orthotic Certification in good standing with the American Board of Certification (ABC) or Certification in good standing with the Board of Certification (BOC)

Preferred

Experience

• 1+ years working in either hospital or clinic setting

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status