Orthotics fitter vs patient liaison

The differences between orthotics fitters and patient liaisons can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become an orthotics fitter, becoming a patient liaison takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an orthotics fitter has an average salary of $35,394, which is higher than the $32,314 average annual salary of a patient liaison.

The top three skills for an orthotics fitter include patients, patient care and orthotics. The most important skills for a patient liaison are patients, customer service, and medical terminology.

Orthotics fitter vs patient liaison overview

	Orthotics Fitter	Patient Liaison
Yearly salary	$35,394	$32,314
Hourly rate	$17.02	$15.54
Growth rate	2%	-4%
Number of jobs	2,366	84,302
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Average age	44	40
Years of experience	2	4

Orthotics fitter vs patient liaison salary

Orthotics fitters and patient liaisons have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Orthotics Fitter	Patient Liaison
Average salary	$35,394	$32,314
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $46,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	Brigham and Women's Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between orthotics fitter and patient liaison education

There are a few differences between an orthotics fitter and a patient liaison in terms of educational background:

	Orthotics Fitter	Patient Liaison
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Most common major	Athletic Training	Business
Most common college	University of Southern California	University of Pennsylvania

Orthotics fitter vs patient liaison demographics

Here are the differences between orthotics fitters' and patient liaisons' demographics:

	Orthotics Fitter	Patient Liaison
Average age	44	40
Gender ratio	Male, 38.3% Female, 61.7%	Male, 16.2% Female, 83.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 9.5% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% Asian, 6.9% White, 55.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	5%	7%

Differences between orthotics fitter and patient liaison duties and responsibilities

Orthotics fitter example responsibilities.

Demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA by appropriately managing patient confidentiality.
Review insurance authorizations and denials with patients.
Assist Orthotist with casting and fitment of custom orthosis and prosthetics.
Perform clerical duties, such as filling out EMR and patient intake forms and completing insurance pre-authorization processes.
Evaluate, measure, and fit: orthotics, braces, slings and foot impressions according to prescription specifications.
Fit orthopedic post-operative orthotics and braces according to physician's orders.

Patient liaison example responsibilities.

Provide support for emergencies by managing inappropriate behaviors, aggressive patients, CPR and persons in crisis.
Conduct all insurance verification and obtain authorization to treat sub-acute rehabilitation patients.
Attend Michigan state eligibility hearings, when necessary to assist and gain Medicaid disability benefits for patients.
Interview patients of hospital facility to obtain necessary documentation to secure Medicaid coverage as payment of inpatient hospital charges.
Set up payment plan, verify personal information per HIPAA guidelines.
Respect and maintain HIPPA and patient confidentiality and dignity of patients at all times.

Orthotics fitter vs patient liaison skills

Common orthotics fitter skills

Patients, 45%
Patient Care, 23%
Orthotics, 13%
Durable Medical Equipment, 4%
Prosthetics, 4%
Customer Service, 3%

Common patient liaison skills

Patients, 37%
Customer Service, 16%
Medical Terminology, 4%
Health System, 3%
HIPAA, 3%
Surgery, 2%