Orthotic Fitter & Clinical Aide — Elevate Mobility

Hanger Clinic; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Referral program

Student loan assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Hanger, Inc. (Hanger Clinic) in Durham, NC, is seeking a Clinical Assistant / Orthotic Fitter to support certified clinicians in orthotic and prosthetic patient care.

This role involves patient prep, fabricating and modifying devices, documenting care, and managing inventory, under supervision. The position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and teamwork, with responsibilities including room setup, molds, fittings, and documentation, plus shipping, receiving, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a customer service or patient-facing role.
• Preference for allied health professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified clinicians in delivering patient care services under direct supervision.
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for clinical procedures.
• Perform technical fabrication tasks, including making and modifying molds.
• Execute treatment modifications, adjustments, and repairs as directed by the supervising clinician.
• Fit and provide soft goods items to patients.
• Provide alterations and adjustments to soft goods items as needed.
• Provide orthotics fitting services independently.
• Assist with selected patient follow-up care under clinician direction.
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation of all patient care provided.
• Communicate patient information and care outcomes to the supervising clinician.

Skills

Customer service

Patient-facing experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hanger, Inc. (Hanger Clinic) in Durham, NC, is seeking a Clinical Assistant / Orthotic Fitter to support certified clinicians in orthotic and prosthetic patient care.

This role involves patient prep, fabricating and modifying devices, documenting care, and managing inventory, under supervision. The position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and teamwork, with responsibilities including room setup, molds, fittings, and documentation, plus shipping, receiving, and vendor coordination.