Orthotist-Prosthetist: Complex Device Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Non-Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist in Omaha, Nebraska. The role involves providing complex clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, designing treatment plans, and fabricating devices. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and board certification.

This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex patient conditions while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Board certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and design treatment plans.
• Fabricate and modify orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Conduct gait analysis and physical assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of orthotics and prosthetics

English language proficiency

Experience with complex conditions

Ability to analyze data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics

Certification by ABC or BOC

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Non-Supervisory Orthotist-Prosthetist in Omaha, Nebraska. The role involves providing complex clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic services to disabled patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, designing treatment plans, and fabricating devices. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and board certification.

This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex patient conditions while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.