Orthotist vs orthotic assistant

Differences between orthotist and orthotic assistant 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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Orthotic assistant example responsibilities.

• Help Prosthetists/Orthotists creating prosthetics and orthotics devices.
• Obtain insurance authorizations when necessary and bill insurance companies using emr software.
• Develop procedures and techniques for the immediate post-operative fittings of prosthetic and orthotic limbs and devices.
• Assist in the casting and molding of orthosis and prosthetic devices to meet the specific needs of each patient.
• Fabricate custom inserts, AFO, and prosthetic sockets/devices.