Orthotist/Prosthetist

MANUEL GARCIA PROSTHETICS LAB, INC.; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Great Work Environment

Job summary

MANUEL GARCIA PROSTHETICS LAB, INC. seeks an Orthotist/Prosthetist to work with patients to assess and fit orthopedic or prosthetic devices based on physician prescriptions and client needs.

The role emphasizes precise fabrication, patient comfort, and collaboration with care staff, ensuring accurate records and effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of kinesiology, medical terminology, and the unique needs that come with using a prosthetic.
• Excellent communication skills, with a positive attitude.
• The ability to both read and interpret prescriptions, charts, and reports.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask across multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Examine each client to determine their appliance needs and potential fit issues that could arise.
• Fit and test devices on clients for function, comfort, and practicality.
• Read physician prescriptions and craft custom orthopedic or prosthetic devices based on physician recommendations and client needs.
• Collaborate with multiple care staff to ensure the patients best care possible.
• Record all patient information and needs, maintaining exceptional patient records.

Skills

Kinesiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Reading prescriptions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Orthotist/Prosthetist to join our team! As an Orthotist/Prosthetist, you will be working closely with patients to determine both the need and fit of orthopedics or prosthetics, reading documentation and prescriptions from physicians, and creating custom pieces based on those needs. You will also be working with other care team members to make recommendations on fits and needs, listening to patient concerns on appliances, and providing suggestions based on your experience and knowledge. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, a deep understanding of kinesiology, and strong communication skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment

Responsibilities

• Examine each client to determine their appliance needs and potential fit issues that could arise
• Fit and test devices on clients for function, comfort, and practicality
• Read physician prescriptions and craft custom orthopedic or prosthetic devices based on physician recommendations and client needs
• Collaborate with multiple care staff to ensure the patients best care possible
• Record all patient information and needs, maintaining exceptional patient records

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of kinesiology, medical terminology, and the unique needs that come with using a prosthetic
• Excellent communication skills, with a positive attitude
• The ability to both read and interpret prescriptions, charts, and reports
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask across multiple clients