Orthotics Resident

20 Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics + Bionics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Resident Orthotist to integrate patient assessment, formulate and implement orthotic treatment plans under the supervision of a Clinical Preceptor with expertise in Orthotics. This role follows a structured program with gradually increasing responsibilities.

The position involves attending clinics, completing hospital calls, maintaining records, and participating in continuing education to ensure optimal orthotic outcomes while adhering to local,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Orthotics and Prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Ability to interact with patients and physicians.
• Ability to use tools and fabricate independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within license and regulatory requirements.
• Assess patients to design and implement an orthotic treatment plan.
• Produce orthotic devices as prescribed and document outcomes.
• Maintain records and adhere to policy; participate in clinics and hospital calls.
• Assist in inventories and order supplies.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication

Orthotics fabrication

Education

Master’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics (CAAHEP accredited)

Tools

Fabrication tools

Orthotics equipment

Job description

Summary

A Resident Orthotist is responsible for integrating patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management skills for individuals in need of orthotic management. They will complete their responsibilities in accordance with a physician prescription and under the supervision of a Clinical Preceptor/Mentor who has expertise in the field of Orthotics. This role follows a structured program under the supervision of a mentor gradually increasing responsibilities.

Essential Job Responsibilities Clinical Required

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations. Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation. Assessment of patients with impairment of human movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities that would impede their ability to participate in their social environment or other activities to determine a functional intervention. Formulation of a treatment plan, with other health care providers as prescribed by the referring physician based upon a comprehensive assessment to design an intervention to alleviate limitations and enhance function. Implementation of the orthotic treatment plan. Produces orthotic devices as prescribed by the referring physician. Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic outcomes. Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient protection which includes, but is not limited to: adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations maintaining a safe and professional environment for patient care comprehension of claims development and submission Adherence to ABC Code of Professional Responsibility. Follows charting procedures and maintains records; completes in a timely manner according to department policy. Attends assigned clinics and completes hospital calls. Maintains treatment standards and protocols by meeting scheduling, patient satisfaction, and production standards. Repairs or delegates the maintenance of orthoses to technicians. Assists in inventories of supplies and equipment. Orders supplies as needed. Participates in a program of continuing education. Completes Certification requirements (if necessary) within a reasonable period of time.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Orthotics and Prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program. Ability to interact with patients and physicians. Ability to use tools and fabricate independently.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)
• Remain in a stationary position: none
• Traverse or move around work location: majority
• Use keyboard: frequently
• Operate or use department specific equipment: frequently
• Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: none
• Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: _____
• Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: _____
• Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds: frequently
• Up to 25 pounds: frequently
• Up to 50 pounds: occasionally
• Up to 75 pounds: occasionally
• More than 100 pounds: occasionally
• Other weight: Up to 200 pounds occasionally
• Other: _____

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.

We’ll embrace all people by: Treating everyone with dignity and respect. Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. Growing talent and people. Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Taking action against discrimination. Honoring our differences and how we collaborate. Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for. Restoring hope and freedom, together.

We work towards putting everybody in motion. Fueled by our passion for innovative, integrated rehabilitation care, our teams work together to elevate everyone’s potential. Whether you’re here to ensure a safe environment at our hospitals, provide clinical care or help our patients navigate their next appointment, we’re united by the same mission: to restore hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Everyone plays an integral role in defining a better future for ourselves, our patients, and our communities.

You included.