Prosthetist - Orthotist

University of Rochester Medicine; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester Medicine is seeking an ABC-certified Prosthetist-Orthotist to join our established Orthotics & Prosthetics program in Rochester, NY. This 100% clinical role combines independent patient care with hands-on prosthetic and orthotic design, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up.

Build devices, solve clinical problems, and see the impact directly. You’ll work with an experienced clinical team and have access to a full onsite fabrication lab and current CAD technology while

Qualifications

• ABC-certified Prosthetist-Orthotist.
• Completion of an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or post-graduate certificate program in orthotics and prosthetics.
• Candidates with up to 3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan treatment: Assess patient needs using medical history, physical examination, gait observation, measurement data, and patient input to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Design, fit, and align: Select appropriate materials and components, optimize prosthetic and orthotic alignment, and address device-performance issues to achieve the best possible function.
• Fabricate and ensure quality: Work with an onsite, full-scale fabrication lab and current computer-aided design technology while maintaining quality and safety standards throughout the process.
• Educate and collaborate: Help patients and families understand device use, benefits, and limitations while working collaboratively with the healthcare team and Resident Orthotist-Prosthetists.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Device design and fitting

Team collaboration

Education

ABC-certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Accredited orthotics and prosthetics program completion

Tools

CAD software

Job description

University of Rochester Medicine is seeking an ABC-certified Prosthetist-Orthotist to join our established Orthotics & Prosthetics program in Rochester, NY. This 100% clinical role combines independent patient care with hands-on prosthetic and orthotic design, fabrication, fitting, and follow-up. Build devices, solve clinical problems, and see the impact directly.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and plan treatment: Assess patient needs using medical history, physical examination, gait observation, measurement data, and patient input to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Design, fit, and align: Select appropriate materials and components, optimize prosthetic and orthotic alignment, and address device-performance issues to achieve the best possible function.
• Fabricate and ensure quality: Work with an onsite, full-scale fabrication lab and current computer-aided design technology while maintaining quality and safety standards throughout the process.
• Educate and collaborate: Help patients and families understand device use, benefits, and limitations while working collaboratively with the healthcare team and Resident Orthotist-Prosthetists.

Why URochester Medicine Orthotics & Prosthetics?

• UR Medicine's Orthotics & Prosthetics program has served the Rochester community since 1927.
• You’ll have access to a full-scale onsite fabrication lab and current computer-aided design technology.
• You’ll work alongside an experienced clinical team whose senior staff are all ABC-certified.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Bachelors, Master's or post-graduate certificate program in orthotics and prosthetics required.
• Start or build your P&O career at URochester Medicine: Candidates with up to 3 years of experience are encouraged to apply, including ABC-certified practitioners beginning their professional careers.