Pediatric Prosthetist Orthotist — Shape Lives in NYC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

OP Specialty Bracing in New York, NY is seeking a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our pediatric orthotics team. The role requires evaluating patients, designing and fitting custom devices, and collaborating with physicians to meet each child’s needs.

You'll complete MSPO, NCOPE residency, and relevant experience, and you’ll help families understand treatment options while maintaining precise records and care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 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 and fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices; adjust for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
• Design orthopedic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and measurements.
• Maintain patients' records and documentation.
• 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 supervise others who do.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two plus years experience

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

NCOPE residency completion

Job description

OP Specialty Bracing in New York, NY is seeking a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our pediatric orthotics team. The role requires evaluating patients, designing and fitting custom devices, and collaborating with physicians to meet each child’s needs.

You'll complete MSPO, NCOPE residency, and relevant experience, and you’ll help families understand treatment options while maintaining precise records and care plans.