Certified prosthetist/orthotist job description

Established in 1987, Pacific Medical, Inc. is a distributor of durable medical equipment; specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, prosthetics, and orthotics. With the heart of the company dedicated to helping and serving others, we provide our services directly to the patient, medical networks, physician clinics, and offices. We are dedicated to the advancement of patient care through excellent service and product technology.

Our philosophy is that Patient-Centric Care comes from the heart. Our clinicians are passionate about what they do every day to make positive impacts on patients' lives. Pacific Medical is dedicated to the advancement in technology, evidence-based medicine, and the professional success of our growing team.

We are currently seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist for our Richland, WA Patient Care Facility. This individual will be responsible for the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces, specialize in designing and making artificial limbs, designing and fitting orthopedic braces such as surgical supports and corrective shoes, and a willingness to supervise and work with a dynamic team.
Requirements:

• Must be currently licensed and/or certified and in good standing by governing agency in your field of study either ABC or BOC.
• Must maintain CME's annually in accordance with ABC and BOC guidelines.
• Must practice within your scope of work unless privileged by a supervisor or practitioner of another specialty.
• Must adhere to the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook of Pacific Medical Inc. upon hire.
• Must attend and show competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training, and universal precautions training.
• If required by state law must have additional licensing to perform duties in said state/ region.
• Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation and be a leader in its implementation.
• Lead and/or participate as necessary with facility support staff in the annual performance reviews.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in Pacific Medical hosted training and meetings.

* Negotiable six-figure salary with a four day work week!

This position is an excellent opportunity for a candidate that is self-driven/motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit that is looking to produce results in an expanding market. Candidates that apply must be hard-working, possess a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Only those with the ability to manage varying as well as scheduled tasks should apply.

All Full-Time positions offer the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits, Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401k (if 21 years or older), and Goal Path Financial Wellness planning.

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title:

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

M-F 8am to 4:30PM

Job Description:

Scottish Rite for Children located in Dallas, TX has an immediate opening for a full-time practitioner. We are a leading non-profit pediatric orthopedic hospital and have been voted as one of the top 100 places to work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the past five years. Our department of over 30 staff serves children and adolescents exclusively, fabricates most devices on site and utilizes state of the art techniques including CAD CAM and 3D printing when appropriate. We are seeking an ABC credentialed individual with 2-3 years of experience post certification; however, all qualified candidates will be considered. The candidate must possess excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and be a team player. They must have the ability to become licensed in the state of Texas. We offer a competitive salary, 401k retirement and a generous benefits package.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, developmentally appropriate Orthotic or prosthetic service to infants, toddlers, preschool, school-aged, and adolescent clients who require prosthetic intervention

Assist the physician and clinic team in designing and developing new and innovative orthotic and prosthetic devices based on the patient's needs.

Attend clinics of various disciplines to assist the clinic team in formulating treatment plans.

Take negative impressions, proper measurements, and have experience modifying molds for fabrication.

Obtain optimum fit and alignment for all orthotic and prosthetic devices.

Does all prosthetic repairs and adjustments to maintain appliances in proper working order

Work with physicians and therapists to obtain proper treatment for each patient

Work as a team member with our clinical and technical staff for the treatment of all orthotic and prosthetic patients.

Required Skills/Abilities

Bachelor's degree required

Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics with the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Inc. required

Must remain in good standing with ABC by meeting all MCE requirements and codes of ethical conduct

Must be licensed to practice as an Orthotist and Prosthetist in the state of Texas by the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics (TBOP)

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage a constant influx of activity

Previous experience, particularly in pediatrics preferred

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**OFFERING A $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity?

We currently have a full-time opening for a Licensed and/or Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist in Miami, FL .

If you are looking for a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference every day, this is the opportunity for you! This position provides specialized care to patients with disabling conditions of limb or spine by manufacturing, fitting, and preparing custom and prefabricated orthotics.

Your day will be very busy... you will:

+ Acts as the functional owner for managing the day-to-day care of assigned patients to ensure timely delivery of products and services. Includes accurate coding for their claims and maintaining knowledge of Medicare rules and policies regarding coding and documentation requirements.

+ Participates in the formulation of specifications for braces and patient-specific treatment plans.

+ Examines and evaluates patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.

+ Formulates and manufactures design of orthosis.

+ Selects materials, makes cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.

+ Performs fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.

+ Evaluate orthosis on patient and makes adjustments to assure fit, function, and quality of work.

+ Instructs patient in use of the orthopedic brace.

+ Maintains patient records.

+ Functions as a team member within the department as well as cross-functionally as required, contributing to and providing accurate clinical documentation, assisting in accurate billing and coding as necessary.

The right person to join our team ...

Demonstrates ownership and accountability; the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal; effective interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, and empathy skills to interact effectively with patients who may have a severe disability; the ability to assist in business development by way of sales, in-servicing and marketing efforts

What your background will be:

+ Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and 5+ years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.

+ Certified by American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthotics, or Certified by the Board of Certification of Orthotics and Prosthetics.

+ State licensing, where applicable.

+ Prefer completion of a National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) accredited residency program and certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthotics (ABC).

+ Computer proficient to include web browser/internet search, MS Outlook, and Word capabilities. Technical competence includes the ability to learn new software and systems.

Other Requirements

+ Moderate travel; driving <20%

+ On-call rotation within market territory; may require receiving and responding to voicemail messages, carrying a pager or cell phone.

+ Immunization credentials as required by the facility.

+ Breg's Medicare accreditation status requires its employees in close physical contact with patients (Direct Care) to maintain certain immunizations, health screenings, related training, and criminal background checks.

+ Maintain certification and continue education as required for licensure and/or certification.

For six consecutive years , Breg was awarded The National Business Research Institute (NBRI) circle of Excellence Award for employee engagement.

If you meet the requirements above and would like to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.breg.com and click on the 'Careers' section.

Breg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse workforce and Drug-Free work environment. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.