Prosthetist/orthotist - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to provide total prosthetic and orthotic patient management and assist the Director with clinical leadership and departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities include evaluating and fitting devices, delivering orthoses and prostheses, training residents and staff, documenting notes promptly, coordinating with physicians and case managers, and maintaining inventory and QA processes to support high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics required; older credentials may qualify via alternate pathways.
• Prosthetist/Orthotist certification and licensure as applicable.
• Strong communication and team collaboration with physicians, therapists and staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, measures/casts/scans and records patient limb/torsion details.
• Delivers orthoses/prostheses with instructions and follow-up.
• Fabricates devices and supervises residents and technicians.
• Maintains patient records, notes and QA documentation.
• Coordinates with physicians for required documents and insurance.
• Trains and lectures staff and serves as consultant to clinicians.
• Ensures inventory control and accurate billing handoffs.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient management

P&O technical

Education

Master's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Bachelor's degree or alternate pathway (ABC) pre-1986

Tools

OMEGA Software

OPIE

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Provides total prosthetic & orthotic patient management to clients. Assists the Director with clinical management and departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, measures/casts/scans and records patient's limb or torso. - Prepares positive model accurately on model using plaster or in OMEGA Software.
• Delivery of orthoses and prostheses with instructions, wearing schedules and follows up.
• Modifications to fit & alignment due to physical changes and component wear.
• Fabricates orthotic and/or prosthetic devices as needed.
• Trains and supervises prosthetic/orthotic residents, technicians & students.
• Acquires at least 20 PCEs annually.
• Records notes within 24 hours of patient encounter.
• Completes all required assessment forms including AMP Pro and other functional level tests.
• Determines L Codes for each prescription/order in OPIE.
• Reviews patient's file to ascertain Insurance coverage and check that authorization has been done.
• Submits files, or sends to billing in OPIE, to be billed on day of delivery.
• Contacts physicians for required documentation, such as: RX/LMN, Certifying Statements, chart notes etc.
• Responds to patient phone calls within 24 hours.
• Prepares correspondence for patient's Case Manager, physicians, etc. when necessary.
• Contacts other Health Professionals to provide at least 2 lectures each year.
• Serves as consultant to physicians & physical therapists.
• Make appropriate & accurate notes.
• Makes introductions to new clients & inform them of procedures.
• Keeps patient rooms, lab bench area, Johnson P&O room and other areas clean & organized.
• Stops work 1/2 hour before leaving to clean.
• Fills out requisitions for his/her own patients.
• Requests and reviews appropriate shipping mode.
• Records in HSS, items opened, received and removed from receiving area.
• Assures that inventory of all supplies is adequate.
• Prepares statistical and inventory reports when requested.
• Records all problems, component failures and complaints in patient file and on a QA Form and/or Safety Report when applicable.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Candidates certified prior to January 1, 2020 are exempt from the Master's degree requirement. Candidates certified between 1986 and 2019 must have a Bachelor's Degree or alternate pathway to certification. Candidates certified by ABC prior to 1986 must hold an Associate's Degree or completed an alternate pathway to certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as a prosthetist/orthotist.
• Ability to communicate and work well with director, physicians, therapists, staff and patients. Skilled in patient management and technical aspects of P&O.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of fabrication experience.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Prosthetist & Orthotist License.
• Certified Prosthetist Orthotist.
• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $107,952.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.