Prosthetist & Orthotist (ABC)

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City is seeking a Prosthetist and Orthotist to provide direct and indirect orthotics care, assist physicians, and guide staff in fabrication of devices. The role emphasizes quality patient outcomes and adherence to professional standards.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's or Master’s in Orthotics and Prosthetics, ABC certification, and BLS. This full‑time position offers opportunities across Shriners locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics
• ABC Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to physicians, patients, families, and other medical care providers in orthotics and prosthetics.
• Prioritizes tasks and maintains a feasible workflow to meet deadlines.
• Assists Manager in providing technical training and staff development.
• Trains technicians in proper fabrication procedures.
• Coordinates department services to improve patient outcomes.
• Develops goals and plans of care based on assessments and discharge needs.
• Performs use, measurement, fabrication, fit and care of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Documents patient care per departmental standards.
• Contributes to treatment plan development including prosthesis prescription

Skills

CAD knowledge

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Orthotics and Prosthetics

ABC Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

The Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC) provides direct and indirect orthotics care for patients. The Prosthetist & Orthotist assists physicians with prescription criteria, attends clinic and provides in-services for the clinic staff as specified by the Director of O&P. The practitioner also fabricates devices and directs the technicians in the fabrication of prosthetics and orthotics devices, assuring an organized and orderly work flow with reasonable delivery dates of devices to patients. The person in this role follows all federal, state and professional standards requirements regarding the provision of care and the compliance documentation thereof. Shriners Children's Salt Lake City is seeking a Prosthetist and Orthotist to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as a resource to physicians, patients, families, and other medical care providers in the area of Orthotics and Prosthetics Adapts to changes in the environment in a positive, proactive manner; leads staff in accepting and embracing change.
• Demonstrating the ability to prioritize and maintain a feasible work flow while keeping with established deadlines for each assigned task.
• Assists Manager in providing technical training and assists in professional development of the technical staff regarding technical issues.
• Trains technicians in proper fabrication procedures.
• Coordination of department services results in on-going, measurable improvements related to physical and/or psychosocial patient outcomes.
• Develops realistic goals & implements plan of care based upon initial and ongoing assessment, psychosocial, physical, developmental, and discharge needs of our patient population.
• Performs duties involving the use, measurement, fabrication, fit and care of Orthotic and Prosthetic Services.
• Reports and documents patient care per departmental standards.
• Helps in development of treatment plans, including prescription of prosthesis.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics
• ABC Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Central Fabrication model 3+ years of clinical and technical expertise in Orthotics/Prosthetics

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!