Pedorthist

UW Health; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Wisconsin seeks a Pedorthist to evaluate patients and guide them toward the right orthotic, pedorthic, and prosthetic solutions. Work involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to plan individualized treatment and a focus on patient outcomes across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate orthoses and footwear, designing, fabricating, fitting, and modifying devices, and delivering patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical science, biological science, or related field (Preferred)
• Experience in a healthcare setting (Required)
• 2 years experience as a Pedorthist (Preferred)
• Certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics as a Certified Pedorthist upon hire OR ability to obtain certification within 1 year (Required)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team to create tailored treatment plans for each patient.
• Select and recommend the best foot orthoses and pedorthic footwear across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Designing, fabricating, fitting, and modifying devices that improve patient outcomes.
• Deliver care rooted in a patient- and family-centered approach within a leading academic medical center.
• Keep growing—embrace continuous learning, expand your expertise, and share knowledge with others.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment & care

Orthotics fabrication knowledge

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical science, biological science, or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, day shift position. Monday through Friday scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Ready to step into a new role where your work truly makes a difference? Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and help transform lives—one step at a time. We're looking for a driven, compassionate professional to evaluate patients and guide them toward the right orthotic, pedorthic, and prosthetic solutions.

We are seeking a Pedorthist to:

• Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team to create tailored treatment plans for each patient.
• Select and recommend the best foot orthoses and pedorthic footwear across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Bring solutions to life—designing, fabricating, fitting, and modifying devices that improve patient outcomes.
• Deliver care rooted in a patient- and family-centered approach within a leading academic medical center.
• Keep growing—embrace continuous learning, expand your expertise, and share knowledge with others.

If you're not yet certified, we'll support your journey to ABC Pedorthist certification within your first year at UW Health.

At UW Health, innovation meets compassion. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, learning, and excellence, with resources of a top-ranked organization behind you. If you're looking for a career that blends hands‑on craftsmanship, clinical impact, and continued growth, this is it.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical science, biological science, or related field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Experience in a healthcare setting (Required)
• 2 years experience as a Pedorthist (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics as a Certified Pedorthist upon hire OR ability to obtain certification within 1 year (Required)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics

Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.