Orthotic Fitter & Clinical Assistant — Elevate Patient Care

Hanger Clinic; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Assistant / Certified Orthotic Fitter role at Hanger Clinic supports certified clinicians in delivering orthotic and prosthetic patient care. Under supervision, you prepare treatment rooms, fabricate and modify devices, document care, and manage inventory while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will assist with patient fittings, adjust soft goods, and coordinate with vendors. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year in a customer service or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a customer service or patient facing role.
• Preference for allied health professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc).
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

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.
• Ensure all patient procedures comply with clinical protocols and standards.
• Perform shipping, receiving, and inventory monitoring of prosthetic and orthotic materials.
• Contact and coordinate with vendors to order necessary materials and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

Skills

Customer service experience

Patient-facing

Communication skills

Hand skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Clinical Assistant / Certified Orthotic Fitter role at Hanger Clinic supports certified clinicians in delivering orthotic and prosthetic patient care. Under supervision, you prepare treatment rooms, fabricate and modify devices, document care, and manage inventory while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will assist with patient fittings, adjust soft goods, and coordinate with vendors. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year in a customer service or