Pediatric Prosthetist/Orthotist — CAD/CAM Fabrication

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriner's Children’s Hospital is seeking a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to fabricate orthoses and prostheses for pediatric patients, using CAD/CAM technologies onsite. The role involves measuring and fitting, supervising Prosthetic Technicians, and coordinating care with the medical team.

Responsibilities include patient and family instruction, clinic involvement for casting, and ensuring devices meet safety, fit, and cosmesis standards under the Orthotics Manager's direction.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of orthotics/prosthetics experience.
• Certification by the ABCO/BOC.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates orthoses and prostheses per physician prescription.
• Repairs/alterations to ensure proper fit and function.
• Fits orthoses for comfort, fit, cosmesis per physician guidance.
• Supervises Prosthetic Technicians to ensure quality fabrication.
• Provides patient/family instructions on device care and use.
• Participates in clinics to measure/cast and provide device feedback.
• Delivers direct patient care under the Orthotics/Prosthetics Manager.

Skills

Orthotics experience

Prosthetics fabrication

Patient care

Education

American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABCOP)

Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC)

Job description

Shriner's Children’s Hospital is seeking a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to fabricate orthoses and prostheses for pediatric patients, using CAD/CAM technologies onsite. The role involves measuring and fitting, supervising Prosthetic Technicians, and coordinating care with the medical team.

Responsibilities include patient and family instruction, clinic involvement for casting, and ensuring devices meet safety, fit, and cosmesis standards under the Orthotics Manager's direction.