Prosthetics & Orthotics Clinician (CPO) — Patient-Centered Impact

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanger Clinic in New York seeks a certified prosthetics/orthotics clinician to assess patients, develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and rehabilitation teams.

You will design, fabricate, fit, and adjust devices; instruct patients; mentor clinical staff; ensure safety and regulatory compliance; and participate in revenue and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from ABC or BOC, or a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility
• Valid driver's license and driving record meeting Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure where required
• Candidates certified in one discipline may complete residency in the other discipline while seeing patients in the certified discipline
• Candidates without certification or board eligibility may be considered with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under a certified clinician's supervision
• Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, componentry, reliability, and medical terminology
• Effective oral and written communication and report presentation skills
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers
• Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills
• Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options
• Good interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds alone
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during the workday
• Sufficient near and distant visual acuity, speech, hearing, and fine motor skills
• Ability to push wheeled equipment and sustain activities for many hours
• Compliance with applicable safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and formulate, implement, and follow up on comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians and rehabilitation team members on patient evaluations and treatment options
• Design, fabricate, select materials for, fit, align, adjust, and evaluate prosthetic and orthotic devices
• Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and resolve device issues
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians
• Deliver in-service training to physicians and allied health professionals
• Manage materials, quality, performance, costs, and medical efficacy
• Build relationships with physicians, case managers, and referral sources
• Plan and implement strategies to meet revenue targets
• Maintain detailed clinical notes and support reimbursement activities
• Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians and assist clinical staff
• Comply with safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements
• Perform on-call, hospital calls, or float between Hanger Clinic locations as needed

Skills

Prosthetic Device Design

Orthotic Device Fabrication

Gait Analysis

Patient Evaluation

Medical Terminology

Quality Management

Cost Management

Clinical Note Maintenance

Revenue Target Planning

Biomedical Techniques

Education

Board Certification In Prosthetics

Board Certification In Orthotics

ABC Board-Eligibility

Job description

Hanger Clinic in New York seeks a certified prosthetics/orthotics clinician to assess patients, develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and rehabilitation teams.

You will design, fabricate, fit, and adjust devices; instruct patients; mentor clinical staff; ensure safety and regulatory compliance; and participate in revenue and quality initiatives.