Pediatric Prosthetist/Orthotist: Impactful Care Leader

OP Specialty Bracing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 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 in Virginia is seeking a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our pediatric-focused team. You will design, fit, and adjust orthoses and prostheses, collaborating with physicians to deliver optimal outcomes for children.

Ideal candidates hold MSPO with an NCOPE residency and at least two years of related experience; a Bachelor’s degree is required. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow in a specialty field dedicated to improving kids’ lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine appliance needs.
• Fit, test, and adjust devices for proper fit and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
• Design orthopedic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and measurements.
• Make and modify plaster casts for device construction.
• Select materials and components for device design.
• Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances.
• Construct and fabricate appliances or direct others constructing the appliances.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Skills

Orthotics

Prosthetics

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSPO

NCOPE residency

Tools

Plaster casting

Job description

OP Specialty Bracing in Virginia is seeking a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our pediatric-focused team. You will design, fit, and adjust orthoses and prostheses, collaborating with physicians to deliver optimal outcomes for children.

Ideal candidates hold MSPO with an NCOPE residency and at least two years of related experience; a Bachelor’s degree is required. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow in a specialty field dedicated to improving kids’ lives.