Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician (CPO, CP, Board Eligible)

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

Job Overview

Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician (CPO, CP, Board Eligible)

Job ID: 2026-31353 | Location: US-TN-Jackson | Telecommute: Location-Specific Position | Employment Type: Full-Time | Category: Clinicians | Clinical Extenders

Why Hanger

Hanger, Inc. is the world’s premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering advanced O&P solutions and patient care. Hanger’s patient care clinics operate nationwide with a focus on superior patient outcomes and service.

Opportunity in Jackson, Tennessee

Join a clinic in Jackson with experienced team support and patient care across geriatrics to pediatrics. Periodic travel and on-call rotations may be required to service hospitals within a 70-mile radius. The clinic fabricates onsite with technicians to assist with modifications and adjustments.

Your Role

As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will assess patients, formulate treatment plans, implement and follow up, and participate in practice management. If you have not yet achieved certification, you will provide care under supervision by a certified clinician. You will combine clinical and technical skills to design, fabricate and fit prostheses and/or orthoses, collaborating with the rehabilitation team and leveraging latest technology to empower patient outcomes.

Your 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.
• Offer in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
• Utilize materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality while balancing costs and performance.
• 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.
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
• Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians when applicable.
• Assist other clinical staff and provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
• Adhere to safety regulations and comply with Medicare and other governmental regulations, including bloodborne and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned; may be asked to be on-call, hospital calls, or float between multiple clinic locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or
• A bachelor’s degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record within Hanger’s policy standards.
• In states where licensure is required, ability to obtain and maintain state licensure.
• Willingness to consider candidates who are certified in one discipline and pursuing residency in the other, or those with significant supervised experience.

Additional Success Factors

• 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.
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on patient care objectives.
• Active listening and comprehension to analyze reports and correspondence.
• Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients.
• Team collaboration, organizational and time-management skills.
• Integrity, patient-centered approach, and the ability to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement.
• Focus on superior outcomes and process optimization.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques; capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach during a shift.
• Visual acuity to maintain records and recognize individuals and written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment; good fine motor skills for scheduling, preparing patients, equipment and supplies.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for long durations as required by state laws.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable essential functions.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive compensation packages.
• 8 paid national holidays plus 4 floating holidays (prorated).
• PTO including vacation and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid parental bonding leave for new parents.
• Flexible work schedules and part-time opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Mentorship programs and student loan repayment assistance by location.
• Relocation assistance and travel opportunities for CPO/CO/CP roles.
• Volunteer opportunities with Hanger initiatives.

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Retaliation against employees for filing or supporting discrimination complaints is prohibited.

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