Pediatric Orthotist - Design, Fit & Education (Part-Time)

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR, is seeking an Orthotist to design, fabricate, and fit orthotic devices for assigned patients. You will document care, assist the Chief of Prosthetics/Orthotics, and support department operations on Weekdays.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, an Arkansas Orthotist License, and 2+ years in pediatric orthotics. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; required clinical education in orthotics/prosthetics.
• Orthotist license issued by Arkansas Department of Health.
• ABCP/ABC certification in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and data collection to determine best orthotic treatments.
• Educate patients and families about orthotic options and care.
• Maintain patient load in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary clinic team approach.
• Fabricate and fit a wide variety of orthoses per current standards.
• Ensure production times are met and documentation is accurate.
• Develop or design systems to meet patient needs.
• Select and interpret data for oral and written documentation.
• Report data in professional terminology promptly.
• Use scheduling and charge mechanisms correctly for patient visits.
• Coordinate patient referrals to other services as needed.
• Maintain appropriate billing codes for services.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Orthotics experience

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Orthotist license (Arkansas)

ABCertifikation in Orthotics (ABC)

Job description

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR, is seeking an Orthotist to design, fabricate, and fit orthotic devices for assigned patients. You will document care, assist the Chief of Prosthetics/Orthotics, and support department operations on Weekdays.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, an Arkansas Orthotist License, and 2+ years in pediatric orthotics. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes.