Pediatric Prosthetist-Orthotist: Shape Kids' Futures

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental 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 Gainesville, FL is seeking a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our pediatric-focused team. You will examine, measure, and fit devices, design orthopedic solutions, and maintain patient records to improve outcomes for children with orthopedic conditions.

The role requires a BS or higher in a related field, an MSPO, and completion of an NCOPE-certified residency, with 2+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is required.
• Two plus years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSPO) is required.
• Completion of NCOPE certified residency program is required.

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.
• 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.

Education

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

Job description

OP Specialty Bracing in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our pediatric-focused team. You will examine, measure, and fit devices, design orthopedic solutions, and maintain patient records to improve outcomes for children with orthopedic conditions.

The role requires a BS or higher in a related field, an MSPO, and completion of an NCOPE-certified residency, with 2+ years of related experience.