Pediatric Orthotics & Prosthetics Assistant

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Pasadena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The O&P Assistant at Shriners Children’s Hospital is responsible for the measurement, casting, modification, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices under the direct supervision of an ABC Certified Practitioner.

The role also involves patient documentation in the OPIE EMR system, coordinating with front office staff, and monitoring work-in-progress while safely using O&P equipment and supervising fabrication, to ensure safe and effective devices for pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• ABC Certification as an Orthotics/Prosthetics Assistant or Board Eligible.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a patient population with disabilities.
• Computer skills for data entry, digital scanning and digital model modification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and compliant patient documentation utilizing OPIE EMR system and supporting front office staff.
• Monitor WIP and direct the technical staff in fabrication of specific orthotic and prosthetic devices following an organized workflow with reasonable delivery dates.
• Ability to safely use equipment related to the O&P industry.
• Design and supervise the fabrication of safe and functional prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Skills

ABC Certification

Data entry

Digital scanning

Digital model modification

Computer skills

Tools

OPIE EMR

Job description

The O&P Assistant at Shriners Children’s Hospital is responsible for the measurement, casting, modification, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices under the direct supervision of an ABC Certified Practitioner.

The role also involves patient documentation in the OPIE EMR system, coordinating with front office staff, and monitoring work-in-progress while safely using O&P equipment and supervising fabrication, to ensure safe and effective devices for pediatric patients.