Orthotist vs certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist

Differences between orthotist and certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist duties and responsibilities

Orthotist example responsibilities.

• Provide detail patient management to patient of proper use of custom and/or off-the-shelf orthotics as were prescribe.
• Designate as department's long-term EMR 'super user' for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Research products to ensure cost efficient materials are used for the most cost effective products build and make for patients.
• Experience with microprocessor knees, body power and myoelectric upper extremity prosthetics.
• Work as a certify breast prosthetic fitter.
• Fabricate orthotic devices, including development of designs, selection of materials, and structural evaluation and modification.
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Certified prosthetist, certified pedorthist example responsibilities.

• Instruct patients in the safe and effective use of orthotics, shoes, stretching exercises and podiatrist prescribe treatment plans.
• Help people who need proper fitting of footwear and selecting over the counter orthotics or casting for custom inserts as needed.
• Obtain insurance authorizations when necessary and bill insurance companies using emr software.
• Interview candidates for prosthetic residency and prosthetic technician positions.
• Provide prosthetic care for individuals with an amputation or presentations of congenital malformalities.