Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Pacific Medical Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Medical FSA

Dependent FSA

HSA

401k

Financial Wellness

Job summary

Pacific Medical Inc. in Salinas, CA is seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our patient care facility. You will assess patients, design and fit devices, and collaborate with physicians to meet orthopedic needs.

The role requires active licensure (ABC or BOC), CME compliance, HIPAA training, and alignment with facility standards. Pediatrics experience and Spanish-speaking ability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold active license/certification (ABC or BOC) and be in good standing.
• Must maintain CME credits annually per ABC/BOC guidelines.
• Must complete HIPAA and universal precautions training.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine appliance needs and fit.
• Fit, test, and adjust orthotic/prosthetic devices for comfort.
• Instruct patients on use and care of devices.
• Collaborate with physicians for prescriptions and specs.
• Maintain patient records per ABC/CMS standards.
• Train and supervise assistants/technicians.

Skills

Licensure/Certification

CME Compliance

HIPAA Training

State Licensing

ABC/BOC Credentialing

Facility Accreditation

Leadership/Training

Pediatrics

Spanish Speaking

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.

Job Title

Full‑time Certified Prosthetist Orthotist for our Salinas, 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Interest in pediatrics preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $120,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits, Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401k, 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, 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.