Clinical Aide, Certified / Orthotic Fitter, Certified

Jobtailor; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Orthotics Fitter to join our clinical team in Florida. You will evaluate patients’ needs, fit non-custom devices, and ensure medical effectiveness while instructing patients on device use. Collaboration with physicians and staff is essential to maintain patient satisfaction and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning documentation, follow-up, and ongoing training for staff and clinicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree is preferred.
• Current certification as a Certified Fitter or ABC is required.
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license.
• Experience fitting non-custom orthotic devices and related orthoses.
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients’ needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Perform independent patient care for devices within scope.
• Evaluate orthotic devices on patients and adjust them to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patients in the use of orthotic devices.
• Identify and reconcile issues and problems to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
• Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
• Follow up with patients and physicians.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
• Assist other clinical staff.
• Adhere to safety regulations and Medicare, HIPAA, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Work alongside a CPO, administrator, and BDM to support a diverse, all-ages patient population

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Organizational skills

Time management

Planning skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Certified Fitter (ABC)

Valid driver’s license

Job description

• Examine and evaluate patients’ needs in relation to disease and functional loss
• Perform independent patient care for devices within scope
• Evaluate orthotic devices on patients and adjust them to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work
• Instruct patients in the use of orthotic devices
• Identify and reconcile issues and problems to ensure patient satisfaction
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records
• Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities
• Follow up with patients and physicians
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals
• Assist other clinical staff
• Adhere to safety regulations and Medicare, HIPAA, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned
• Work alongside a CPO, administrator, and BDM to support a diverse, all-ages patient population

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree preferred
• Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics (i.e. American Board Certified (ABC)
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
• Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices, including cervical orthoses not requiring more than minor modification, pressure gradient hose, trusses, non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses, and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures)
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations and reports to patients and staff
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
• Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Must comply with Medicare, HIPAA, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in fitting and delivering non-custom orthotic devices while ensuring patient satisfaction and adherence to safety regulations. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively instruct patients and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Fitter
• Orthotic Device Evaluation
• Medical Terminology
• Effective Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Non-Custom Orthotic Device Fitting
• Cervical Orthoses Adjustment
• Pressure Gradient Hose Application
• Truss Application
• Spinal Orthoses Fitting
• Patient Care Services Instruction
• Clinical Note Documentation
• Reimbursement Process Support
• Patient Follow-Up
• In-Service Training

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Active Listening
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Planning Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Fitter
• American Board Certified (ABC)

Industry Keywords

• Medicare Compliance
• HIPAA Compliance
• OSHA Requirements
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Patient Satisfaction