Prosthetic and Orthotic Assistant, Certified

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. in Marshfield, Wisconsin seeks an Orthotic-Prosthetic Assistant to support patient care under indirect supervision of a licensed orthotist/prosthetist. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, data collection, and fabricating prosthetic devices.

You will perform evaluations, fittings, training, and maintain thorough documentation to ensure successful patient outcomes, while pursuing ongoing professional development and adherence to practice policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Assistant (CPOA) through the ABC required

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans for orthotic and prosthetic care
• Acquire and modify physical/anthropometric data
• Fabricate and repair orthoses and prostheses
• Conduct evaluations and diagnostic fittings, document outcomes

Skills

Orthotic and prosthetic care

Data acquisition and modification

Fabrication and repair

Documentation and communication

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Assistant (CPOA) — ABC

Job description

Role Overview

The position involves supporting comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient care under the indirect supervision of a certified or licensed orthotist and/or prosthetist. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, acquiring and modifying physical data, fabricating and repairing orthoses and prostheses, conducting evaluations, and performing diagnostic fittings. The role also encompasses gait and functional training, patient education, documentation, and ensuring successful outcomes by reassessing and modifying plans as needed.

Role Overview

The position involves supporting comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient care under the indirect supervision of a certified or licensed orthotist and/or prosthetist. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, acquiring and modifying physical data, fabricating and repairing orthoses and prostheses, conducting evaluations, and performing diagnostic fittings. The role also encompasses gait and functional training, patient education, documentation, and ensuring successful outcomes by reassessing and modifying plans as needed.

Additional duties involve adhering to practice management policies, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, maintaining a safe environment, and understanding claims processes. The role promotes professional development through continuing education, training, research, and community engagement to advance the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Assistant (CPOA) through the American Board of Certification (ABC)

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of orthotic and prosthetic procedures and patient care
• Ability to acquire and modify physical and anthropometric data
• Fabrication and repair skills
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development