Pediatric Prosthetist Orthotist: Impactful Care

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing in New Haven, CT is hiring a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our pediatric-focused team. You will fit and tailor orthoses and prostheses under physician direction, improving outcomes for children with orthopedic conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, MSPO, NCOPE residency, and at least two years of related experience. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, mission-driven workplace dedicated to family-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
• Two plus 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; identify factors affecting appliance fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
• Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination/measurement of patients.
• Maintain patients' records.
• Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
• Select materials and components to be used based on device design.
• Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances.
• Construct and fabricate appliances or direct others constructing the appliances.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

Two plus years related experience and/or training

Master's of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSPO)

Completion of NCOPE certified residency program

Job description

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing in New Haven, CT is hiring a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our pediatric-focused team. You will fit and tailor orthoses and prostheses under physician direction, improving outcomes for children with orthopedic conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, MSPO, NCOPE residency, and at least two years of related experience. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, mission-driven workplace dedicated to family-centered