Orthotic Fitter

Shriners Children's; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Pasadena, CA is seeking an Orthotics fitter to fabricate and fit orthoses per physician prescription. You will measure, cast, and prepare devices, working under the orthotist to ensure proper fit and patient comfort.

Required qualifications include an Orthotics Certificate (COF); pediatric experience is preferred and 3 years in orthotics is desirable. The role involves hands-on fabrication using metal/leather components and a range of equipment in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Orthotics Certificate (COF) required.
• 3 years Orthotics experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and fit patients for appropriate orthoses.
• Fabricate orthoses for inpatients and outpatients.
• Evaluate patient needs per physician prescription and apply anatomy knowledge.
• Cast and measure for orthoses including complex devices.
• Modify casts and prepare materials for final application.
• Repair and alter orthoses to ensure proper fit and function.
• Instruct patients and families on care and use of devices.
• Assist in clinics to measure/cast for orthoses.

Skills

Orthotics

Education

Orthotics Certificate (COF)

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.Job DescriptionAn Orthotics fitter fabricates a variety of orthoses for patients as prescribed by the medical staff. Measure and fit patients for appropriate orthoses; to act as a resource to staff regarding assigned areas of responsibility.The hours for this position is M-F 10am - 6pm.Key Responsibilities:Measure and fit patients for appropriate orthoses. To act as a resource to staff regarding assigned areas of responsibility.Fabricates specific orthoses for inpatients and outpatients utilizing a variety of technical skills and knowledgeEvaluates patients’ needs per physician prescription, applying the basic knowledge of anatomy and terminology required to fabricate orthoses.Measures/casts for orthoses including more complex devices such as RGO's, HKAFO's, cervical orthoses, CTLSO's, and TLSO's.Modifies/prepares casts, vacuum forming and prepares plastic for final application.Constructs metal/leather orthoses such as AFO's, KAFO's, and HKAFO's.Operates grinding machines, drill presses, sewing machines, band saw, router, vacuum forming, and oven in a safe and skillful manner including the use of protective eye wear.Utilizes basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, bending irons, and vises in a safe and effective manner.Repairs orthoses and provides alterations to insure continued fit/function of the device in a timely manner.Under the direction of the orthotist, fits orthoses to patients assuring proper fit, patient comfort, and satisfactory function according to physician's prescription, in the final application of RGO's, TLSO's and CTLSO's.Provides written and verbal instructions to patients and families regarding the care and application of orthotic devices answering basic questions and/or referring to appropriate resources as necessary.Participates in clinics to measure/cast for orthoses during cast clinic. To provide feedback to physicians and staff regarding need for or appropriateness of orthotic devices.Required Qualifications:Orthotics Certificate (COF)Preferred Qualifications:3 years Orthotics experiencePediatric experienceCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.