Resident, Prosthetics & Orthotics

ForMotion Clinic; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ForMotion Clinic in Denver, CO seeks a Resident to learn under the Residency Director or Clinic Manager, performing patient assessment, formulating and implementing a treatment plan, and documenting care to support medical necessity.

This program emphasizes adherence to policies, ethical guidelines, and ongoing professional growth within orthotics and prosthetics, with supervision and opportunities to develop clinical and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and professional and ethical guidelines.
• Develop and implement a treatment plan which includes patient education and follow-up based on patient evaluation, medical necessity, aesthetic considerations, patient’s goals and expectations and treatment goals.

Job description

Overview

The mission of the residency program of ForMotion Clinics is to be the national program of choice for residency education in orthotics and prosthetics, training competent, compassionate, and autonomous clinicians as part of the healthcare team for our patients. Your residency experience with a ForMotion Clinic, affiliated with Embla Medical and its brands including Össur, will provide a distinctive opportunity to begin and to grow your career. All the advantages of learning while allied with a well‑established international company can be experienced by our residents.

Overview

The mission of the residency program of ForMotion Clinics is to be the national program of choice for residency education in orthotics and prosthetics, training competent, compassionate, and autonomous clinicians as part of the healthcare team for our patients. Your residency experience with a ForMotion Clinic, affiliated with Embla Medical and its brands including Össur, will provide a distinctive opportunity to begin and to grow your career. All the advantages of learning while allied with a well‑established international company can be experienced by our residents.
At ForMotion we strive to be the Patient Care provider, employer and partner of choice. We want to put the patient at the center of everything we do by delivering exceptional quality, care and support. We believe ‘all the little things’ matter because for our patients and their families, it amounts to EVERYthing.
With Life at ForMotion, together we will build a community that cares for and supports one another. We are a diverse, multi-cultural, unique team of People bringing a broad range of skills, competencies, experiences & perspectives, we seek to learn from each other & to blend this collective intelligence into giving our patients the best possible experience.

Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of the Residency Director or Clinic Manager, a Resident is expected to learn over the duration of their residency to provide patient assessment, formulate and implement a treatment plan, follow-up best practices and practice management. Documentation by the orthotic and/or prosthetic Resident is part of the patient’s medical record and assists with establishing medical necessity for orthotic and/or prosthetic care.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and professional and ethical guidelines.
• Adhere to policies and procedures for patient care that comply with current medical, legal and third-party reimbursement requirements.
• Takes financial responsibility in day-to-day work by primarily using existing resources and following policies.
• Is increasingly aware of regulations and price list for invoicing, ensures customer is charged for time and consumed material.
• Reports to a more senior CPO or the nearest manager when serious deficiencies are detected in the business.
• Nearing the end of Residency, virtually always performs skills or behaviors effectively, but may require assistance or guidance in unusual circumstances.
• Review patient’s prescription/referral and takes a comprehensive patient history.
• Perform a diagnosis-specific clinical, functional and cognitive examination and makes an analysis of the user’s needs from a holistic perspective.
• Develop and implement a treatment plan which includes patient education and follow-up based on patient evaluation, medical necessity, aesthetic considerations, patient’s goals and expectations and treatment goals.