Clinical Assistant: Hands-On O&P Training & Growth

Cpousa; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: $19.00 per hour

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Structured clinical mentorship and培训

Certification assistance and exam help

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics in Springfield, IL is seeking a Clinical Assistant to work alongside certified clinicians in our outpatient clinic. This entry-level role offers hands-on patient care and exposure to orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic device preparation and fitting.

You will gain supervised clinical experience, training, and opportunities for certification while performing measurements, documentation, and basic lab tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interest in healthcare and direct patient care.
• Comfort working directly with patients in a hands-on clinical environment.
• Manual dexterity and interest in learning how medical devices are prepared, fitted, and adjusted.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Strong communication, organization, reliability and follow-through.
• Willingness to accept coaching and apply feedback.
• Ability to stand, bend, and assist patients throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified clinicians with patient measurements, device preparation, fitting support, and follow-up care within training scope.
• Help patients and caregivers understand device use, wear schedules, care instructions, and follow-up expectations.
• Identify fit, comfort, or device concerns and communicate them to the supervising clinician.
• Support casting, basic lab work, therapeutic footwear services, and device preparation as trained.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation supporting patient care, reimbursement, and compliance.
• Assist with inventory management, supply coordination, and clinic organization.

Skills

Patient care

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics in Springfield, IL is seeking a Clinical Assistant to work alongside certified clinicians in our outpatient clinic. This entry-level role offers hands-on patient care and exposure to orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic device preparation and fitting.

You will gain supervised clinical experience, training, and opportunities for certification while performing measurements, documentation, and basic lab tasks.