Orthotics Resident

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Resident Orthotist to integrate patient assessment, develop and implement orthotic treatment plans, and ensure follow-up outcomes under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes competency in orthotic fabrication, adherence to safety standards, and ongoing professional development through continuing education. Collaboration with a clinical preceptor is required to gradually increase responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Orthotics and Prosthetics from a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Ability to interact with patients and physicians; fabricate orthotic devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the scope of license and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assess patients to design and implement orthotic interventions per physician prescription.
• Develop and follow-up on orthotic treatment plans and documentation.
• Maintain records, attend clinics, and ensure production standards.

Skills

Interact with patients and physicians

Fabricate independently

Education

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

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.
• We’ll embrace all people by:

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.

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.