Clinical Pedorthist: Footwear, Orthoses & Patient Care

Comprehensive-Prosthetics-; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Comprehensive-Prosthetics- in Skokie, IL seeks a Certified Pedorthist to evaluate patients’ pedorthic needs and develop care plans within licensure and scope of practice. You will select, fit, and modify footwear, inserts, orthoses in line with prescriptions and clinical requirements.

You will educate patients and caregivers on device use, footwear selection, and follow-up needs, while documenting outcomes and collaborating with providers to ensure continuity of care in a busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• ABC certification as a Certified Pedorthist.
• Active Illinois pedorthist license or eligibility to obtain it.
• Competence in pedorthic evaluation, fitting, modification and follow-up care.
• Knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, therapeutic footwear and pedorthic materials.
• Strong communication, patient education and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers and provide on-site care in Skokie.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ pedorthic needs and develop appropriate care plans within your certification, licensure, and authorized scope of practice.
• Select, fit, and modify therapeutic footwear, diabetic shoes and inserts, foot orthoses, and other pedorthic devices in accordance with prescriptions and clinical requirements.
• Educate patients and caregivers on proper device use, care, footwear selection, and follow-up needs.
• Assess fit, comfort, and function; address patient concerns and make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, device delivery, education, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with prescribing providers and administrative staff to support continuity of care, required documentation, and reimbursement processes.
• Build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other referral partners.
• Coordinate with clinic leadership on inventory, materials, and daily operations.
• Follow applicable patient privacy, infection prevention, workplace safety, and healthcare requirements.

Skills

Pedorthic assessment

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Education

ABC Certified Pedorthist

Illinois pedorthist license eligible

Job description

Comprehensive-Prosthetics- in Skokie, IL seeks a Certified Pedorthist to evaluate patients’ pedorthic needs and develop care plans within licensure and scope of practice. You will select, fit, and modify footwear, inserts, orthoses in line with prescriptions and clinical requirements.

You will educate patients and caregivers on device use, footwear selection, and follow-up needs, while documenting outcomes and collaborating with providers to ensure continuity of care in a busy clinic environment.