Pediatric Orthotic Fitter: Craft Custom Devices

Shriners Children's; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a certified Orthotic fitter to fabricate, assemble, and repair pediatric orthotic and prosthetic devices under the direct supervision of certified practitioners. The role requires advanced technical skills, commitment to patient-centered care, and responsibilities including casting, fabricating AFO/KAFO/HKAO devices, and patient/family instruction in device care and use.

Qualified candidates hold CTO/COF certification and have 1+ year of orthotics fitting

Qualifications

• Orthotics and Prosthetics certification required (CTO/COF).
• Experience in fabricating, fitting, and repairing pediatric orthotic devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and fit patients for appropriate orthoses; act as a resource to staff regarding duties.
• Fabricate orthoses for inpatients and outpatients using various technical skills.
• Cast for orthoses including complex devices such as RGO's, TLSO's, CTLSO's; modify casts and prepare materials.
• Construct metal/leather orthoses (AFO/KAFO/HKAFO) and operate shop equipment safely.
• Provide instructions to patients and families on care and application of devices; participate in clinics for casting.

Skills

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Education

Orthotics and Prosthetics Certification CTO/COF

Job description

Shriners Children’s is seeking a certified Orthotic fitter to fabricate, assemble, and repair pediatric orthotic and prosthetic devices under the direct supervision of certified practitioners. The role requires advanced technical skills, commitment to patient-centered care, and responsibilities including casting, fabricating AFO/KAFO/HKAO devices, and patient/family instruction in device care and use.

Qualified candidates hold CTO/COF certification and have 1+ year of orthotics fitting