Delaware Certified Orthotist or Prosthetist Practitioner

Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics Services; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Great work environment

Job summary

A leading provider of orthotics and prosthetics in Dover, DE is seeking a Certified Orthotist or Prosthetic Practitioner. The role involves evaluating and managing patient care, delivering high-quality prostheses, and developing strong relationships with referral sources. Candidates should have a degree in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics, relevant certifications, and at least 3 years of experience in the field. This position offers a competitive compensation package in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Orthotic and Prosthetic field.
• Licensed or eligible for State licensure.
• Certified by ABC or eligible to be certified by ABC.
• Licensed or eligible for state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality orthoses/prostheses and professional services in patient care.
• Maintain all patient charts and records current and complete.
• Training of technicians and apprentices as appropriate.
• Provide direction to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses/prostheses.
• Perform fabrication as needed to ensure quality, fit and timely delivery.
• Provide post-delivery service and adjustments for patients.

Skills

Patient management

Technical skills in orthotics/prosthetics

Quality delivery of services

Relationship development with referral sources

Professionalism in conduct

Education

Graduate of an accredited college

Degree/Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics

Certified Orthotist (CO) or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

PROSTHETIST / PROSTHETIC PRACTITIONER: Fast growing and employee friendly, with an exciting opportunity for a Certified Orthotist or Certified Prosthetist or Orthotist Practitioner in our Dover, DE location. Patient management and quality delivery of services and procedures to client/patients in need of orthotic or prosthetic care. Functions include evaluation, consultations with physicians, therapists, patients, etc., prescription recommendations, design, fabrication, fitting, patient/client training, and patient records.

Responsibilities and duties

• Marketing the Firm’s professional services, through the development of strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources.
• Deliver quality orthoses/prostheses and professional services in relation to patient care.
• Comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Develop a referral and client base that will profitably contribute to the practice’s capabilities to better serve patients/clients, referral sources and employees.
• Maintenance of all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete at the end of each day.
• Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and prostheses for his/her patients.
• Perform actual fabrication as needed to assure quality, fit, function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
• Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities, including state-of-the-art knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
• Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
• Training of technicians, apprentices, and/or other practitioners, as appropriate.
• Maintain neat, clean and orderly work spaces and common areas used during work or breaks.
• Demonstrate professionalism in conduct, appearance, and communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college. Degree/Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics.
• Certified Orthotist (CO) or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO).
• Experience/Knowledge
• Certified by ABC or eligible to be certified by ABC.
• Licensed or eligible for State licensure.
• Certified or eligible for Certification by BOC.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum 3 years in Orthotic and Prosthetic field.

Benefits and additional information

We offer a competitive compensation package and a great work environment. If you are someone looking to use your talents to help our clients meet their needs, and work with an exciting team, we want to hear from you.

We promote a drug-free workplace and all job offers will be contingent on passing a drug screen and a favorable pre-employment background check with the hospital.