Description

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) is among the largest orthotic and prosthetic service providers in the U.S. With our extensive network of clinics across the Midwest, we offer our patients an extensive range of state-of-the-art prosthetics (artificial limbs) and orthotic devices. Our Mission is Restoring Mobility and Quality of Life!

Essential Functions*:

• Provide patient care in orthotic soft goods.
• Evaluate selected orthotic needs of patients.
• Measure, fit and adjust devices.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation of patient care provided.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned.

* Subject to limitations imposed by state and/or local law.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide patient follow-up for selected patients.
• Perform ordering and receiving and other inventory tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Hand skills are necessary to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of biomechanical principles.
• Knowledge of sewing techniques.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills for reporting information to patients and staff.
• Ability to discern individual needs of the patient.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) is sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Required Credentials:

• Associates degree required

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.