Orthotist/Prosthetist

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a licensed orthotist/prosthetist to provide comprehensive age-appropriate orthotic and prosthetic care for newborns through young adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves evaluating needs, taking measurements, and designing devices, while coordinating with physicians and education of patients and families.

Requirements include a Master’s in Orthotics and Prosthetics and residency with NCOPE, with board eligibility within 12 months of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics with NCOPE residency.
• Board eligible within 12 months of employment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta or Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist by ABPO/ABOP and Georgia license or proof of application within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic care for newborns to young adults in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Take accurate measurements/impressions, design devices, and evaluate fit and function of prescribed devices.
• Communicate changes with the care team and maintain thorough clinical, technical, and financial documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s in Orthotics & Prosthetics

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Shift Start Time Shift End Time Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.

No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides orthotic and/or prosthetic services that complement the Orthotics and Prosthetics department, including evaluation and treatment of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings and fabrication of orthotic and/or prosthetic appliances. Experience 1 year of experience in clinical orthotics and/or prosthetics (may include residency experience)

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics current or completed residency in a National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) approved residency program. For graduates prior to 2014 (non-Masters) must have completed a NCOPE approved residency program

Certification Summary

Satisfactory current or completed NCOPE residency program and Board eligible within 12 months of employment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta or Certified Orthotist and/or Prosthetist by American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics and Georgia orthotics/prosthetics license or proof of application within 12 months of employment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively with patients/parents, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues

Job Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic age-appropriate patient care for newborns to young adults for inpatients and outpatients at assigned orthotics and prosthetics locations, including thorough assessment, formulation of a detailed treatment plan, achievement of accurate measurements/impression, device/component/material design, evaluation of fit and function of prescribed devices, and patient education. Independent patient care is assigned after training/orientation is complete in each specialty area and approved by team leader. Performs follow-up care, including assessment of fit and function and adjustment to device and/or treatment plan when necessary. Communicates changes with physician/referral source and other members of patient’s treatment team. Demonstrates thorough, accurate, and timely clinical, technical, and financial documentation, including ordering according to departmental policies. Ensures chart notes are co-signed by a licensed clinician if necessary. Ensures financial documentation reflects understanding of insurance, billing, and coding practices. Demonstrates effective time management by balancing direct and indirect patient care responsibilities, including appointment readiness. Enhances department operations or clinical services through contributions beyond routine patient care, e.g., participation on a project or team within or beyond the department or volunteering for department-sponsored patient activities. Seeks and initiates learning opportunities through colleagues, physicians, interdisciplinary healthcare providers, manufacturers, and educational symposiums. Obtains continuing education units necessary for certification achievement and maintenance. Promotes a safe and professional environment for patient care through Joint Commission readiness and applying American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics facility accreditation standards.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 5445 Meridian Mark Rd

Job Family Rehab

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.