Pediatric Prosthetist-Orthotist - Life-Changing Kid Care

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing; Richmond (VA); 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

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing in Richmond, VA, cares for children with orthopedic conditions through specialized prosthetics and orthotics. The team collaborates with families and hospitals to deliver patient-centered solutions and innovative pediatric care.

The role embraces examination, device design, fitting, and collaboration with physicians to create custom orthoses and prostheses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Two plus years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MSPO degree.
• 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.
• Make and modify plaster casts for use in device construction.
• Select materials and components 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 in Orthotics & Prosthetics

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

NCOPE certified residency program

Two plus years related experience and/or training

Job description

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing in Richmond, VA, cares for children with orthopedic conditions through specialized prosthetics and orthotics. The team collaborates with families and hospitals to deliver patient-centered solutions and innovative pediatric care.

The role embraces examination, device design, fitting, and collaboration with physicians to create custom orthoses and prostheses.