Orthotics & Prosthetics Tech - Full-Time - Flowood (4689)

Methodist Rehabilitation Center; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable Orthotic & Prosthetic Department Technician to support logistics, fabrication, and patient care activities within the Orthotics & Prosthetics team at Layfair East Campus in Flowood, MS. The role emphasizes organized handling of orders, inventory, and fabrication assistance.

You will assist clinicians with fabrication, repairs, and measurements while coordinating shipments and maintaining safe, clean workspaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate from Orthotic/Prosthetic Technical School preferred.
• Experience with ordering, inventory management, shipping/receiving desirable.

Responsibilities

• Order orthotic and prosthetic materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and distribute shipments and department supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and identify items that need to be reordered.
• Coordinate shipping of devices, materials, and other items to patients, vendors, and facilities as needed.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, backorders, and product availability.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure supplies are readily available to the Orthotics & Prosthetics team.
• Assist with inventory tracking, equipment maintenance, and department organization.
• Assist certified clinicians with fabrication, repairs, modifications, and finishing of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, vacuum-forming equipment, and other fabrication equipment as needed.
• Assist with basic patient fittings and measurements under the direction of certified clinicians.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Orthotic/Prosthetic certificate (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Fabrication equipment

Grinders

Vacuum-forming equipment

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Layfair East Campus - Flowood, MS 39232, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Orthotic & Prosthetic Department Technician - Logistics & Fabrication Support

Help Improve Lives Through Organization, Innovation & Compassionate Care

Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Orthotic & Prosthetic Department Technician - Logistics & Fabrication Support to join our Orthotics & Prosthetics team.

This position plays an important role in keeping our department running efficiently by managing ordering, inventory, shipping and receiving, supplies, and equipment, while also providing support with orthotic and prosthetic fabrication and patient care activities.

If you are organized, mechanically inclined, comfortable working with vendors and inventory, and enjoy a hands-on healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Order orthotic and prosthetic materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and distribute shipments and department supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and identify items that need to be reordered.
• Coordinate shipping of devices, materials, and other items to patients, vendors, and facilities as needed.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, backorders, and product availability.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure supplies are readily available to the Orthotics & Prosthetics team.
• Assist with inventory tracking, equipment maintenance, and department organization.
• Assist certified clinicians with fabrication, repairs, modifications, and finishing of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, vacuum-forming equipment, and other fabrication equipment as needed.
• Assist with basic patient fittings and measurements under the direction of certified clinicians.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday

Qualifications: Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate from an Orthotic/Prosthetic Technical School preferred.
• Previous experience in an accredited Orthotic & Prosthetic facility preferred.
• Experience with ordering, inventory management, shipping/receiving, or supply coordination is highly desirable.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment, or other mechanical tools is a plus.
• Healthcare or medical supply experience is preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage inventory and prioritize multiple orders and responsibilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with vendors, clinicians, patients, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn fabrication techniques.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and organize supplies and equipment as required.

Why Join Methodist Rehabilitation?

We are committed to providing an exceptional workplace where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.

Our full-time employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
• Medical and dental insurance beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

If you're organized, dependable, mechanically inclined, and want to play an important role in helping patients regain mobility and independence.