Pedorthist Health Technician - Orthotics Fitting

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Puerto Rico seeks a Health Technician (Pedorthist) to fit orthotic devices for adult veterans in the Orthotic Laboratory, providing patient care and support in outpatient and clinic settings.

The role emphasizes credentialing, adherence to privacy regulations, and collaboration with healthcare teams to assess and customize pedorthic devices for diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient psychology related to aging and caregiver stressors
• Experience in pedorthic evaluation, measurement, and device fitting
• Ability to document and code pedorthic devices (HCPCS)
• Proficiency with clinical oversight and credentialing requirements
• Clinical oversight of non-credentialed staff under a credentialed pedorthist

Responsibilities

• Fitting orthotic devices for veteran patients in the Orthotic Laboratory
• Provide patient care, services, and support to adult veterans with specialized needs
• Maintain certification requirements and pursue ongoing credentialing as required
• Coordinate with providers and allied health colleagues on treatment plans
• Follow regulations to ensure patient privacy and device quality

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Patient assessment

Pedorthic device fitting

HCPCS coding knowledge

Education

ABC Pedorthics board certification

BOC Pedorthics credential

Temporary credential pathways (pedorthic cert programs)

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Puerto Rico seeks a Health Technician (Pedorthist) to fit orthotic devices for adult veterans in the Orthotic Laboratory, providing patient care and support in outpatient and clinic settings.

The role emphasizes credentialing, adherence to privacy regulations, and collaboration with healthcare teams to assess and customize pedorthic devices for diverse needs.