Manager, Orthotics & Prosthetics

Shriners Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a Manager for Orthotics & Prosthetics to lead clinical, technical, and administrative teams, ensuring high-quality devices per physician prescriptions and patient confidentiality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s with ABC certification and NCOPE residencies in O&P, plus at least five years of related experience in a hospital or medical office setting with insurance authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ABC approved Orthotic and Prosthetic certificate and NCOPE residencies in both O&P.
• Minimum five years of clinical and technical experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• Current ABC certification and licensure (where required).
• Experience working in a hospital or medical office with insurance authorization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day department operations for Orthotics & Prosthetics.
• Plan, direct and manage Practitioners, O&P Technician staff, and Department Assistant staff.
• Coordinate workflow with the Fabrication Center (Tampa) for custom devices.
• Maintain ABC facility accreditation and adherence to SHC policies.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Staff management

Clinical expertise in O&P

Education

Bachelor’s degree + ABC certificate

Tools

OPIE

VORUM CAD

Job description

Company OverviewShriners 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. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionShriners 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 confidentialityResponsible for planning, directing and managing the work of the Practitioners, O&P Technician staff, and Department Assistant staff on all day-to-day department operationsDemonstrates 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 patientsVORUM (CAD) useParticipation in all O&P leadership and workgroup calls and activitiesResponsible for obtaining and maintaining ABC facility accreditationAdheres to all SHC policies and procedures, and participates in local hospital management team and operationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree together with ABC approved Orthotic and Prosthetic certificate program and the successful completion of NCOPE residencies in both O&PMinimum Five years of Clinical and technical experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics fieldCurrent American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics and licensure (when needed) requiredExperience working in a hospital or medical office with insurance authorizationPreferred Qualifications:Billing and documentation experience in O&P in the private sectorFamiliarity with O&P CodingFamiliarity with O&P regulatory compliance requirements is preferredExperience with O&P technical work such as casting, modification, adjustments, and repairsCfab workflow experienceExperience working closely with Rehab and Orthopaedics disciplines is preferredPrior supervisory experienceCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.