Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (Florida – Miami)

Open Bionics Limited; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Bionics Ltd is a healthcare company that designs, develops and manufactures bionic limbs for upper limb absence. We seek a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to deliver state-of-the-art prostheses and high-quality clinical services to partners and users, in a hands-on on-site Miami clinic.

The role offers growth with ambitious plans, patients’ needs at the center, and opportunities to lead workflow, training, and collaborative research.

Qualifications

• Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist with current licensure.
• Experience with upper limb prosthetics and myoelectric components is advantageous.
• Patient-centered care and hands-on training experience preferred.
• Knowledge of shape capture and digital workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical services to Open Bionics customers.
• Provide patient training on upper limb prostheses and activities of daily living.
• Educate and certify prosthetic care providers on our systems and devices.
• Participate in clinical research and product development discussions.
• Represent Open Bionics at events and conferences.

Skills

Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist

Prosthetics expertise

Orthotics knowledge

Education

Certification in Prosthetics/Orthotics

Tools

3D scanning

Clinical software

Job description

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 40 per week

Location: Florida (Miami)- On site clinic location to be confirmed (relocation allowance considered)

Application Closes: Ongoing until recruited

Salary: $70,000 - 110,000 dependent on experience

Potential Start Date: to be discussed.

The Company:

Open Bionics Ltd is a healthcare company who designs, develops and manufactures bionic limbs for those with upper limb absence . Our mission is to: “Create and Democratise Technology that Enhances the Human Body”. In other words, we want to make beautiful bionic limbs more accessible and to turn disabilities into superpowers! We have collaborated on marketing campaigns with some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Star Wars, Marvel, Twentieth Century Fox and Konami, and we have won multiple awards including Hanger Clinics Innovation Award for prosthetics. Please visit our website to find out more about us: www.openbionics.com.

Values

• Innovate Look at the problem differently
• Empower Enable people to act with confidence
• Be Ambitious Think bigger
• Treat People Equally Treat everyone with equal respect
• Be Reliable Always Deliver. On time. In Budget. To specification.

Role Specification

We are looking for a highly passionate individual who believes that innovative prosthetic solutions can enhance a patient's quality of life. As our Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist, your goal is to deliver state-of-the-art prostheses and excellent services to clinical partners and users of our cutting-edge assistive technology.

With ambitious growth plans, this role will enable you to grow your experience, skills and responsibilities along with the company.

Your role will be to become a specialist in fitting Open Bionics’ patients with the device of their need and choosing. You will provide the full workflow of building and fitting check-sockets, including the delivery of training to patients so they get the most out of their prosthesis.

You will already have the highest standards of customer service along with the interest to specialise in upper limb prosthetics, as you will eventually be expected to manage your own clinic.

You will ultimately command an excellent understanding of the partial hand, below-elbow, and above-elbow solutions we offer and become a clinicial ambassador for the company.

As this is a high responsibility level position,you should have the drive and passion to lead the industry forward with new ideas.

You will approach your clinical work with a business owner’s mindset, optimizing for great patient experiences and workflow efficiencies.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering the highest standard of clinical services to Open Bionics customers in accordance with our core values.
• Providing training and ongoing support for patients on using their upper limb prosthesis to achieve certain activities of daily living and personal goals.
• Educating and certifying prosthetic care providers on our systems and devices.
• Tracking performance via customer feedback, metrics and data from our ERP system to make smart decisions for growth.
• Reviewing potential users’ eligibility for our devices and supporting trials with clinical partners when required.
• Coordinating clinical input to improve the adoption rate, prescription and funding applications of patients.
• Providing internal clinical input to Open Bionics developers on product development on both hardware and software products. Testing new versions or products considering the expected clinical benefits for both clinicians and users. Contributing to create and maintain documentation for clinicians and end-users.
• Active participation in relevant consumer or trade shows, exhibitions and conferences including supporting booth activities, workshops and communications.
• Contribution to clinical research projects/publications aiming to reinforce the clinical value and benefits of the solutions developed by Open Bionics.
• Taking an active role in research and development projects of new technologies that aid clinicians.
• Providing a patient-centered approach to upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation and continuous support to our users.
• Attend and host a weekly satellite visit once per quarter.

A successful first six months at Open Bionics would include:

• Developing a sustainable and efficient clinical workflow/pipeline, in conjunction with Open Bionics’ UK and US clinics.

Person Scorecard

• Certified Prosthetist who has recently graduated or has 1 - 5 years minimum experience in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics. Previous experience in delivering prosthetic solutions for persons with upper limb absence (including myoelectric/multiarticulating/bionic componentry) would be advantageous but not necessary.
• Evidence-based practice approach to patient care with a demonstrable understanding of Open Bionics’ vision.
• Proficient with methods of shape capture and rectification (experience with 3D scanning technologies and digital rectification platforms is preferred).
• Ability to outline an appropriate prosthetic prescription for those upper limb absence and evidence of creative problem-solving.
• Excellent patient care and exceedingly high motivation to give patients the best experience possible, and monitoring patient outcomes.
• Dedication to creating successful patient outcomes defined by the patient.
• Must be certified by either the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) or by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) as Prosthetist or Orthotist/Prosthetist.
• Passionate about making high-end prosthetics solutions more accessible for end-users. We are looking for someone who believes in this mission.

Other Information

Open Bionics is an Equal Opportunities employer. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

We welcome enquiries from everyone and we value diversity in our workplace. We may operate positive action measures to encourage people from under-represented groups to apply and help them overcome disadvantages in competing with other applicants.

If you are successful, you will be expected to provide proof of your right to work in the USA.