Certified Prosthetist /Orthotist

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Per Diem Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to join the Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics team. You will fabricate orthoses and prostheses for patients, measure and fit them, and serve as a resource to the staff in your area.

The role requires certification as an Orthotist and Prosthetist (BOC) with about 1 year experience in each area. This is a per-diem position with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits across Shriners Children’s facilities in the

Qualifications

• BOC Certification (Orthotics/Prosthetics) required.
• 1 year Orthotist certification required.
• 1 year Prosthetics certification required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate specific orthoses and prostheses for inpatients and outpatients using a variety of technical skills.
• Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting under the Orthotics/Prosthetics Manager.
• Perform administrative and operational support functions for the department and patient needs.
• Adhere to department, hospital and professional interaction policies and procedures.

Education

BOC Certification (Orthotics/Prosthetics)

Orthotist certification (1 year)

Prosthetics certification (1 year)

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

We currently have an opportunity available for a Per Diem Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to join our Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics team. This position is responsible for fabricating a variety of orthoses for inpatients and outpatients as prescribed by the medical staff, measuring and fitting patients for appropriate orthoses, and serving as a resource to staff regarding assigned areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate specific orthoses and prostheses for inpatients and outpatients utilizing a variety of technical skills and knowledge
• Provide appropriate direct patient care in a clinical setting under direction of the Orthotics/Prosthetics Manager and within established procedures
• Performs a variety of administrative and operational support functions for department and according to patient needs
• Expectations regarding policies and procedures of department, hospital and professional interaction

Required Responsibilities

1 year Orthotist, certified 1 year Prosthetics American Board for Certification and Prosthetics Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC)

The pay range for this position is $48.70 - 73.05/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!