Clinician (CPO - Mobile Clinic)

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Floating holidays

Disability insurance

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA in Wyomissing, PA seeks a Prosthetist/Orthotist to deliver quality prosthetics and related services. You will assess, cast, fit, adjust, and follow up with patients, including travel to third-party clinical locations, while guiding technicians in prosthesis fabrication.

The role requires ABC/BOC certification, a relevant degree, 3+ years of patient care experience, and willingness to travel. Excellent communication, organization, and patient-focused care are essential.

Qualifications

• ABC or BOC certification in good standing
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics
• 3+ years of direct patient care as Prosthetist/Orthotist
• State licensure as required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel regularly to patient homes, clinics and partner sites
• Flexible schedule based on patient needs and schedules
• Ability to manage a mobile patient care practice while maintaining high clinical standards
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality prosthetics and professional services to patients
• Assess, scan, cast, measure, fit, adjust and follow up with patients including travel to third-party locations
• Provide guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of prostheses
• Perform fabrication as needed to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Conduct fitting, including static and dynamic alignments
• Evaluate and adjust prosthetics for fit and efficacy; perform outcome measures
• Provide patient instruction on device use and post-delivery service
• Maintain patient charts and accurate documentation
• Train technicians and apprentices as appropriate
• Develop referral networks and market services through professional relationships
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and productivity
• Work hours to vary with schedules; typical hours may range 7:00–8:00 a.m. to 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver quality prosthetics and professional services in relation to patient care
• Assess, scan, cast, measure, fit, adjust, and follow-up with patients referred to Ottobock.care, including travel to third-party clinical locations
• Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of prostheses for patients
• Does actual fabrication as may be needed to assure quality, fit, function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments
• Evaluate prosthetics on patients, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work, and perform outcome measures as appropriate
• Adjust, troubleshoot, repair, and modify devices as needed in the field
• Instruct patients in use of device
• Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities
• Maintenance of all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day
• Training of Technicians, Apprentices, and others as appropriate
• Develop a referral and client base that will profitably contribute to the practice's capabilities to better serve patients, referral sources, and employees
• Market the organization's professional services through the development of strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources
• Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities. This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials, including application based on diagnosis
• Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity
• Note: As an exempt full-time employee, work hours will vary based on physician, therapist, and patient schedules, clinic hours, travel requirements, and business demands. Typical hours may range from approximately 7:00–8:00 a.m. to 5:00–6:00 p.m. depending on daily schedules

Qualifications

• Certified by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). Certification must be in good standing
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics
• 3+ years of direct patient care experience as a Prosthetist/Orthotist
• Experience assessing, scanning, casting, measuring, fitting, adjusting, and following patients throughout the continuum of prosthetic care preferred
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and adjusting prosthetic devices in a clinical or field setting preferred
• In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well
• A valid driver's license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle and access to reliable transportation
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to patient homes, clinic locations, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and third-party partner sites within the assigned territory
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on patient needs, clinic schedules, and referral source requirements
• Ability to independently manage a mobile patient care practice while maintaining high standards of clinical care, customer service, and documentation
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management
• Ability to interact with clinical and non-clinical personnel, patients, and caregivers professionally and respectfully
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues
• Proficient computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and databases
• Medical
• Vision
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability