Prosthetist

AIMS Locum Tenens; Alamo Heights (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens seeks a Prosthetist to fabricate, repair, and fit prosthetic and orthopedic devices at the Center for the Intrepid, BAMC, Texas. The role involves clinical fabrication, patient interaction, and precise testing under military facility standards.

Candidates must complete an NCOPE-accredited residency, hold ABC certification and BLS, and have at least 2 years of recent prosthetist experience. U.S. citizenship is required; schedule is Monday–Friday with ~40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Completion of a clinical residency program recognized by the NCOPE.
• ABC certification in Prosthetics & Orthotics plus required BLS.
• Minimum 2 years of prosthetist experience in the last 3 years.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, maintain, and repair artificial limbs and other prosthetic devices.
• Read prescriptions and determine materials and tools.
• Measure, shape, assemble, and fit device components.
• Test movement, alignment, and biomechanical stability of devices.
• Maintain patient treatment records per facility requirements.
• Work in a specialized military rehabilitation environment.

Skills

Prosthetics fabrication

Measurement & fitting

Bone & tissue knowledge

Equipment handling

Education

NCOPE-accredited clinical residency

ABC certification in Prosthetics & Orthotics

BLS certification

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

Finishing tools

Casting & alignment tools

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Prosthetist to provide prosthetic and orthopedic services at the Center for the Intrepid, BAMC,TX. The Prosthetist will fabricate, maintain, repair, assemble, fit, and test prosthetic and orthopedic devices according to prescription specifications and applicable professional standards.

Key Duties

• Fabricate, maintain, and repair artificial limbs, orthopedic braces, surgical supports, casts, and other prosthetic/orthopedic devices.
• Read prescriptions/directions and determine appropriate fabrication materials and tools.
• Measure, lay out, shape, cut, grind, drill, weld, sew, glue, bolt, and assemble device components.
• Shape plastic and metal around patient casts and apply appropriate padding and coverings.
• Perform finishing work, including pigmentation and polishing of prosthetic devices.
• Test devices for movement, alignment, fit, and biomechanical stability using appropriate instruments.
• Maintain accurate patient treatment documentation and medical records according to facility requirements.
• Perform duties consistent with the professional standards required for prosthetic/orthotic services.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of a clinical residency program recognized by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE).

Certification: Current American Board for Certification (ABC) in Prosthetics & Orthotics certification, plus required BLS.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 3 years as a Prosthetist.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 0700–1600, at CFI. Regular duty is approximately 40 hours per week / 1,920 hours annually.

Work Environment

This position works in a specialized military rehabilitation environment at the Center for the Intrepid, supporting patients requiring prosthetic and orthopedic devices. Work includes direct patient interaction as well as technical fabrication using specialized tools, machinery, and materials.

Health & Other Requirements

Must meet physical examination, annual influenza immunization, other required immunizations, and TB screening requirements. The position is emergency/mission essential, cannot be performed by telework, and requires an active Tier 1 (T1) background investigation before beginning services. The PWS also requires the ability to lift at least 70 pounds.