Manager, Orthotics & Prosthetics

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Chicago seeks a Manager of Orthotics & Prosthetics to lead the O&P department, ensuring high-quality devices per physician prescriptions and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise clinical and technical teams, coordinate with fabrication and leadership groups, and maintain ABC accreditation while advancing patient care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with ABC-approved Orthotics and Prosthetics certificate and completion of NCOPE residencies.
• Minimum five years of clinical and technical experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• ABC certification and licensure as required; hospital/medical office insurance authorization experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, technical and administrative staff in the O&P department.
• Direct day‑to‑day department operations and staff planning.
• Collaborate with Fabrication Center and participate in leadership calls.
• Ensure ABC accreditation and adherence to SHC policies.

Skills

Clinical experience

O&P knowledge

Hospital/medical office experience

ABC certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with ABC-accredited O&P certificate and NCOPE residencies

Tools

OPIE

VORUM CAD

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Shriners Children’s Chicago has an opportunity for a Manager, Orthotics & Prosthetics to join our team. The Manager of Orthotics & Prosthetics is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the day-to-day activities of assigned staff; assuring provisions of quality orthotic/prosthetic devices are in accordance with Physician's prescription, and to act as a resource to staff, patients, families and the general public regarding assigned areas of responsibility. Must be certified in both orthotics AND prosthetics.

Key Responsibilities

• This position functions independently oversees all clinical, technical, and administrative staff to fulfill the professional responsibilities patient confidentiality
• Responsible for planning, directing and managing the work of the Practitioners, O&P Technician staff, and Department Assistant staff on all day-to-day department operations
• Demonstrates proficiency in OPIE (O&P Business Management Software)
• Establishes workflow and communication with Fabrication Center (Tampa) for all custom fabrication to endure safety and quality of all devices provided to patients
• VORUM (CAD) use
• Participation in all O&P leadership and workgroup calls and activities
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining ABC facility accreditation
• Adheres to all SHC policies and procedures, and participates in local hospital management team and operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree together with ABC approved Orthotic and Prosthetic certificate program and the successful completion of NCOPE residencies in both O&P
• Minimum Five years of Clinical and technical experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics field
• Current American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics and licensure (when needed) required
• Experience working in a hospital or medical office with insurance authorization

Preferred Qualifications

• Billing and documentation experience in O&P in the private sector
• Familiarity with O&P Coding
• Familiarity with O&P regulatory compliance requirements is preferred
• Experience with O&P technical work such as casting, modification, adjustments, and repairs Cfab workflow experience
• Experience working closely with Rehab and Orthopaedics disciplines is preferred
• Prior supervisory experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!