Prosthetics & Orthotics Clinician — Impactful Patient Care

Hanger Clinic; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Hanger Clinic in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks a Prosthetist/Orthotist to assess patients, formulate plans, and design, fabricate and fit prostheses and orthoses. You may work under supervision if not yet certified and collaborate with a rehab team using advanced technology.

Responsibilities include evaluating needs, taking casts, performing fittings, educating patients, and coordinating with physicians for referrals and care continuity.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of biomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of componentry suitability and reliability for specific uses.
• Medical terminology proficiency and effective communication skills for patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians in evaluating a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options when necessary.
• Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Select materials, take cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts with current techniques and materials.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate devices on the patient, adjust for fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Identify and resolve issues to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
• Meet with physicians, case managers and referral sources to review services and expand business relationships for referrals.
• Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.

Skills

Biomechanics

Gait analysis

Kinesiology

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics

Job description

Hanger Clinic in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks a Prosthetist/Orthotist to assess patients, formulate plans, and design, fabricate and fit prostheses and orthoses. You may work under supervision if not yet certified and collaborate with a rehab team using advanced technology.

Responsibilities include evaluating needs, taking casts, performing fittings, educating patients, and coordinating with physicians for referrals and care continuity.