Resident

ottobock; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Flex spending account

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Floating holidays

Disability insurance (100%)

401k match

Job summary

Ottobock Patient Care, LLC in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Resident prosthetics and orthotics clinician to join a team delivering high-quality orthotic care and services.

You will participate in fabrication, fitting, patient instruction, and post-delivery support while maintaining patient records and complying with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in prosthetic and/or orthotic program completion required.
• Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Proven ability to work with physicians, therapists, and patients.
• Proficient in MS Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality orthotics and professional services in relation to patient care.
• Assist in actual fabrication to assure quality, fit, function, timely delivery.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Instruct patients in use of device.
• Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
• Maintain all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.
• Adhere to safety regulations; HIPAA and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Driver's license

Background check

Drug screening

Biomechanics knowledge

Kinesiology

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

Master of Science in prosthetic and/or orthotic program

Tools

Databases

Job description

Business Unit: Otto Bock Patient Care, LLC

Location: Hagerstown, MD, US, 21740

Contract Type: regular

Scope of employment: full-time

Job ID: 8372

Summary Statement

Founded in 2004, Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics (APO) is a prosthetic and orthotic (O&P) company founded under one simple but meaningful principle: Enhance the health and well-being of all our patients through artificial limbs and braces that fit their bodies — and their lives. Today, as part of Ottobock.care, we continue that legacy-combining the strength of a global innovator with the relationships and responsiveness of a local clinic.

We have a Resident opportunity at our Hagerstown, MD clinic. Our residencies represent an important continuation of the education process as well as a glimpse into the day-to-day working environment of O&P practitioners at Ottobock. New practitioners apply the knowledge they have learned in a supervised real-world setting. You will be exposed to optimal patient care and learning of clinical and business information.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help deliver quality orthotics and professional services in relation to patient care.
• Assist in actual fabrication as may be needed to assure, quality, fit function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Instruct patients in use of device.
• Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
• Maintain all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.
• Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities. This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
• Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills both verbal and written.
• Work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and use of good judgment in resolving issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate with a team approach.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues.
• Proficient computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases.
• A valid driver’s license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle; must have a reliable vehicle; maintain automobile insurance in accordance with state law.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and 10-panel drug screening.
• Master of Science in prosthetic and/or orthotic program completion required.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Knowledge of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses
• Comprehension of medical terminology
• Proven active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.
• Medical
• Vision
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability
• 401k match up to 3.5%

Diversity at Ottobock

We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.

Your future at Ottobock

Ottobock’s products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics, and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 400 patient care clinics. Ottobock’s mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988.