Pediatric Prosthetist/Orthotist — Shape Young Lives in Phoenix

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing; Phoenix (AZ); 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 & AD&D

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Job summary

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to examine, measure, and fit pediatric devices. You will design orthotic and prosthetic appliances per physician prescriptions and ensure accuracy in documentation and patient education, contributing to child-focused care.

The role emphasizes hands-on fitting, casting, and collaboration with doctors to create optimal outcomes for children with orthopedic conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Two plus years related experience and/or training; equivalent education/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.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices; adjust for fit, function, comfort.
• Instruct patients in use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
• Design orthopedic devices per physicians' prescriptions and measurements.
• Maintain patients' records.
• Make and modify plaster casts for device construction.
• Confer with physicians on specifications and prescriptions.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances.
• Construct and fabricate appliances or direct others constructing them.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Patient assessment

Device fitting

Device design

Patient instruction

Record keeping

Plaster casting

Materials selection

Physician collaboration

Repair/maintenance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

MSPO

NCOPE residency

Tools

Clinical evaluation tools

Job description

Boston Brace International, Inc dba OP Specialty Bracing in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to examine, measure, and fit pediatric devices. You will design orthotic and prosthetic appliances per physician prescriptions and ensure accuracy in documentation and patient education, contributing to child-focused care.

The role emphasizes hands-on fitting, casting, and collaboration with doctors to create optimal outcomes for children with orthopedic conditions.