Prosthetist Resident

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Michigan seeks a Resident Prosthetist to integrate patient assessment, plan development, and prosthetic implementation under a Clinical Preceptor. The role includes follow-up care, documentation, and adherence to professional standards, with a structured mentorship program and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Assessment of patients with impairment of movement to design an intervention.
• Formulation and implementation of a prosthetic treatment plan with physician input.
• Follow-up and documentation to ensure prosthetic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within scope of license and as required by laws.
• Attend clinics and hospital calls; maintain treatment standards and records.
• Repair or delegate maintenance of prostheses; manage inventories and supplies.
• Participate in continuing education and certification requirements.

Skills

Patient interaction

Fabrication independently

Education

Master's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics

Job description

SummaryA Resident Prosthetist is responsible for integrating their: patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management skills for individuals in need of prosthetic management. They will complete their responsibilities in accordance with a physician prescription and under the supervision of a Clinical Preceptor/Mentor who has expertise in the field of Prosthetics. This role follows a structured program under the supervision of a mentor gradually increasing responsibilities.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesClinical Required: Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.Assessment of patients with impairment of human movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities that would impede their ability to participate in their social environment or other activities in order to determine a functional intervention.Formulation of a treatment plan, with other health care providers as prescribed by the referring physician based upon a comprehensive assessment to design an intervention to alleviate limitations and enhance function.Implementation of the prosthetic treatment plan.Produces prosthetic devices as prescribed by the referring physician.Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful prosthetic outcomes.Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient protection which includes, but is not limited to:adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulationsmaintaining a safe and professional environment for patient carecomprehension of claims development and submissionAdherence to ABC Code of Professional Responsibility.Follows charting procedures and maintains records; completes in a timely manner according to department policy.Attends assigned clinics and completes hospital calls.Maintains treatment standards and protocols by meeting scheduling, patient satisfaction, and production standards.Repairs or delegates the maintenance of prostheses to technicians.Assists in inventories of supplies and equipment. Orders supplies as needed.Participates in a program of continuing education.Completes Certification requirements (if necessary) within a reasonable period of time.We’ll embrace all people by:Treating everyone with dignity and respect.Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.Growing talent and people.Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.Taking action against discrimination.Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.Restoring hope and freedom, together.Customer Service ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.Responsibilities in Quality ImprovementContribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.Essential Job QualificationsMaster’s degree or higher in Orthotics and Prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program Ability to interact with patients and physicians.Ability to use tools and fabricate independently.Physical Requirements for Essential Job QualificationLevels :None (No specific requirements)Occasionally (Less than 1/3)Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)Majority (More than 2/3)Remain in a stationary position: noneTraverse or move around work location: majorityUse keyboard: frequentlyOperate or use department specific equipment: frequentlyAscend/Descend equipment or ladder: nonePosition self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: _____Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: _____Transport, position, and/or exert force:Up to 10 pounds: frequentlyUp to 25 pounds: frequentlyUp to 50 pounds: occasionallyUp to 75 pounds: occasionallyMore than 100 pounds: occasionallyOther weight: Up to 200 pounds occasionally Other: _____Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.