What is an orthopedic cast specialist and how to become one

Key steps to become an orthopedic cast specialist

1. Explore orthopedic cast specialist education requirements

   Most common orthopedic cast specialist degrees

   Bachelor's

   38.4 %

   Associate

   21.8 %

   High School Diploma

   11.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific orthopedic cast specialist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patients	38.86%
   Traction	12.08%
   Splints	11.22%
   Patient Data	3.54%
   Surgery Scheduling	3.22%

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3. Complete relevant orthopedic cast specialist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New orthopedic cast specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an orthopedic cast specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real orthopedic cast specialist resumes.

4. Research orthopedic cast specialist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage patient files by making new charts, keying all encounters through ICD-9 coding procedures and posting in patient database.
   • Maintain patient medical record in EMR (Allscripts), casting and bracing as needed, prepare injections.
   • Document clinical findings on the EMR.
   • Code procedure using CPT coding and diagnosis with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.

5. Apply for orthopedic cast specialist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an orthopedic cast specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams