Prosthetist & Orthotist (ABC)

Shriners Children's; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; 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 supervise fabrication of devices. You will ensure timely delivery of prosthetics and orthotics while adhering to standards and safety requirements.

The role requires ABC Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, a Bachelor's or Master's in Orthotics/Prosthetics, and 3+ years of hands-on experience in the field.

Qualifications

• ABC Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (Required).
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• 3+ years of clinical and technical expertise in Orthotics/Prosthetics.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to physicians, patients, families, and other medical care providers in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• Oversees fabrication, fitting, and care of prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Trains technicians in fabrication procedures and coordinates department services.
• Documents patient care per departmental standards.

Skills

Clinical orthotics/prosthetics

Patient communication

Team training

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Tools

CAD

Job description

Company OverviewShriners 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.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe 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 ProstheticsAdapts 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/GEDBachelor's or Master's Degree in Orthotics and ProstheticsABC Certification in Orthotics and ProstheticsBasic Life Support (BLS)Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Central Fabrication model3+ years of clinical and technical expertise in Orthotics/ProstheticsCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.