Pediatric Prosthetist & Orthotist — ABC-Certified

Shriners Children's; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City is seeking a Prosthetist/Orthotist to provide direct and indirect orthotics care, assist physicians, and oversee fabrication and workflow. The role includes education for clinic staff and ensuring timely delivery of devices according to standards.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, follow all regulatory requirements, and develop care plans tailored to pediatric patients while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in orthotics and prosthetics and ABC certification.
• BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with CAD and Central Fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as resource to physicians, patients, families, and other care providers in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• Adapts to change and leads staff through transitions.
• Prioritizes work to meet deadlines.
• Trains technicians in fabrication procedures.
• Coordinates department services for better patient outcomes.
• Develops goals and plans of care based on assessment and needs.
• Performs use, measurement, fabrication, fit and care of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Documents patient care per standards.
• Contributes to treatment plan development, including prescriptions.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics

ABC Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Basic Life Support (BLS)

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CAD

Central Fabrication

Job description

Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City is seeking a Prosthetist/Orthotist to provide direct and indirect orthotics care, assist physicians, and oversee fabrication and workflow. The role includes education for clinic staff and ensuring timely delivery of devices according to standards.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, follow all regulatory requirements, and develop care plans tailored to pediatric patients while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.