Pediatric Prosthetist Orthotist—Impactful Care

OP Specialty Bracing; New York (NY); 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

Job summary

OP Specialty Bracing is hiring a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join its pediatric-focused team. The role involves examining patients, measuring for appliances, fitting devices, and providing care and instruction to families in a busy clinical setting.

The candidate will design and adjust orthoses, cast for devices, and collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate prescriptions. Residency completion and MSPO are preferred qualifications, with a supportive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 their 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.
• 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

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

Completion of NCOPE certified residency program

Two plus years related experience and/or training

Job description

OP Specialty Bracing is hiring a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join its pediatric-focused team. The role involves examining patients, measuring for appliances, fitting devices, and providing care and instruction to families in a busy clinical setting.

The candidate will design and adjust orthoses, cast for devices, and collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate prescriptions. Residency completion and MSPO are preferred qualifications, with a supportive benefits package offered.