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

Hanger, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

PTO including vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings and retirement plan

Job summary

Hanger, Inc. is seeking a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist in Jackson, TN, to provide and supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. The role involves assessing patients, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating with a rehabilitation team to deliver exceptional outcomes. Candidates should hold board certification in prosthetics and/or orthotics and possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Hanger offers competitive compensation, benefits, and support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from ABC or BOC.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record per Hanger’s policy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care.
• Collaborate with physicians on treatment options.
• Fabricate and fit prosthetic devices.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Understanding of biomechanics

Education

Board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics

Baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics

Job description

Why Us

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world’s premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger’s Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient‑care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private‑label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger’s vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Location and Lifestyle

Come join our clinic in the heart of Jackson, Tennessee, which has been in operation for over 30 years. You will work alongside a Certified Prosthetic Assistant, an Orthotic fitter, and other skilled staff. Our patient population spans all ages—from geriatrics to pediatrics. We service hospitals within a 70‑mile radius and require some travel and on‑call rotations. The clinic has onsite fabrication capabilities with two technicians. Jackson offers parks, recreational activities, museums, and is close to Memphis for additional entertainment.

Role Overview

As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care for patients. You will assess patients, formulate treatment plans, implement those plans, follow up, and participate in practice management. If not yet certified, you will provide care under the direction of a certified clinician.

You will combine clinical and technical skills to evaluate patients, design, fabricate, and fit prostheses and/or orthoses for exceptional outcomes. You will collaborate with the rehabilitation team and innovate using the latest technology to empower human potential.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patient 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, incorporating new techniques and materials.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate devices on patients, adjust to ensure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality.
• Instruct patients on the use of devices.
• Identify and reconcile issues to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Provide follow‑up with patients and physicians.
• Conduct in‑service training for physicians and allied health professionals.
• Use materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy while balancing cost and operational performance.
• Meet with referral sources to review services, develop and enhance relationships, and secure future 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.
• Assist other clinical staff.
• Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, Medicare, government regulations, bloodborne pathogen safety, and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
• May be asked to make on‑call hospital calls or float between more than one Hanger Clinic location.

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 baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board‑Eligibility.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record per Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• For states requiring licensure, ability to obtain and maintain state licensure.
• Consideration for candidates certified in one discipline who wish to see patients in their discipline while completing a residency in the other.
• Consideration for candidates who are not certified or board‑eligible but have at least five years of supervised experience in prosthetic and/or orthotic services.

Additional Success Factors

• Understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Knowledge of componentry suitability and reliability.
• Medical terminology proficiency.
• Effective communication skills for accurate oral and written presentation.
• Ability to instruct clinical and non‑clinical personnel and customers on care objectives.
• Strong listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports and correspondence.
• Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Organizational, time‑management, and planning skills.
• Integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect in all relationships.
• Patient‑centric focus, building lifelong trust.
• Open collaboration and constructive dialogue.
• Continuous innovation and adaptability.
• Focus on superior outcomes and calibrating work processes for outstanding results.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift patients and equipment, easily lifting 50 pounds alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read and recognize.
• Auditory ability to understand directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment.
• Fine motor skills for scheduling and preparing patients and equipment.
• Capacity for sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities.

Our Investment in You

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Eight paid national holidays & four additional floating holidays (prorated).
• PTO including vacation and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) savings and retirement plan.
• Paid parental bonding leave for new parents.
• Flexible work schedules and part‑time opportunities.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Mentorship programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance by location.
• Relocation assistance.
• Regional & national traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities.
• Volunteer opportunities for local and national events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are afforded to all employees without discrimination or harassment, in compliance with federal, state, and local fair employment laws and ordinances. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.