Senior Orthotist Prosthetist, Certified

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN, seeks an Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner to manage patient care under a physician’s prescription. The role includes patient assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up, with oversight of central fabrication projects and related activities.

The candidate should have certification in orthotics and prosthetics, with strong leadership experience and a valid Class D driver’s license. This is a full-time position within Sanford Health’s rural care network.

Qualifications

• Certification as Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Driver's license (Class D) and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and formulate a treatment plan; implement and follow up.
• Oversee central fabrication projects and fabrication activities.
• Assist in practice management and administrative procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative procedures

Education

ABC/BOC certification or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $40.00 - $66.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Responsible to manage the comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient care under the direction of a physician's prescription.

Job Description

Job Description This includes patient assessment, formulation and implementation of a treatment plan, as well as follow-up and practice management. The orthosis/prosthesis is designed to restore physiological function and/or cosmesis. Will assist in overseeing central fabrication projects and oversee fabrication activities. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Qualifications

Must have completed the schooling necessary to become certified as a Certified Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner.

Must have ten years of combined experience, education and training in orthotics and prosthetics under the supervision of a privileged orthotist and prosthetist with a minimum of four years in each discipline.

Experience in leadership is preferred.

Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics through the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC) is required; if not at time of hire, must have certification within 3 years of hire.

Must possess a valid class D driver's license.

Must maintain a good driving record.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.