Pediatric Prosthetics & Orthotics Clinician

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Job summary

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to fit and manage pediatric braces and prosthetic devices. You will work under physician direction, measuring patients and designing devices to improve mobility for children.

Required is a MSPO, NCOPE residency, and 2+ years of related experience; bachelor's degree also needed. The clinic offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, patient-centered team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Two+ years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master's of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSPO)
• Completion of NCOPE certified residency program

Responsibilities

• Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine appliance needs and fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; adjust for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
• Design orthopedic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and measurements.
• Maintain patients' records.
• Create plaster casts for devices used in construction.
• Select materials and components based on device design.
• Consult with physicians to formulate device specifications and prescriptions.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances.
• Construct and supervise fabrication of appliances.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Patient assessment

Fitting devices

Orthotics design

Medical records

Plaster casting

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience/training

MSPO

NCOPE residency

Job description

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to fit and manage pediatric braces and prosthetic devices. You will work under physician direction, measuring patients and designing devices to improve mobility for children.

Required is a MSPO, NCOPE residency, and 2+ years of related experience; bachelor's degree also needed. The clinic offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, patient-centered team environment.