Since 1944, Wright & Filippis (W&F) has built a well-earned reputation as a leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and accessibility solutions. Over 76yrs strong, we are committed to improving the lives of our patients.

In 2020, Wright & Filippis joined Ottobock Patient Care. Together, we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement.. We are all about excellence and innovation – in the people we employ as well as in our products and services. Great people drive our culture and you'll you have the chance to grow in an ever-changing field, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences. Our employees are actively involved in shaping both our company and our industry.

We accept Resident year-round applications.

Role Summary:

The residency program is a 12-month position in either orthotic or prosthetics, rotating through multiple facilities in the metropolitan Detroit area under the guidance of a variety of mentors who are ABC certified in Orthotics, Prosthetics, or Pedorthics. The rotation of facilities and mentors allow for the opportunity to be exposed to optimal patient care and learning of clinical/business information.

• Prior to patient care in either discipline, residents will have a rotation at Wright and Filippis’s Central Fabrication for 3 weeks, to further develop their technical skills. This will allow the resident to learn from technician’s on the nuances of hand skills and communication with Central Fab.
• Prosthetic residents will rotate through four offices and have exposure to amputee clinics, multiple clinicians specializing in lower extremity prosthetics utilizing different impression taking (casting, scanning, etc.) and fabrication, and also an upper extremity prosthetic specialist.
• Orthotic residents will rotate between five and six offices and have exposure to adult and pediatric orthotic management including adult/pediatric rehabilitation settings, Scoliosis clinic, MDA clinic, Trauma including Halos, Pedorthics including diabetic foot care, cranial remolding orthoses, along with opportunities for additional exposure to rare clinical presentations/orthoses.

Outside of patient care the residents will be able to increase their knowledge both clinically and with business via journal club and in-services. Resident in both disciplines will participate in bi-monthly (every other month) in journal club. Journal club includes research articles, case studies and critically acclaimed articles. There are also quarterly in-services during which additional information is provided on new product lines, billing practices, fraud and abuse education and prevention, patient care issues, and more information pertinent to clinicians. In addition to the quarterly in-services there are in house programs hosted by suppliers.

Additional Responsibilities:

• May mentor lesser qualified/experienced clinical staff or residents.
• Provide assistance to other clinical staff.
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Master's Prosthetic and Orthotic program required.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology
• Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
• Ability to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to Lift Patients or Containers with Inventory Using Biomechanically Appropriate Techniques Frequently Throughout the Work Shift of Weights up to 50 lbs
• Ability to Walk, Bend, Stand, Crouch, Kneel, Reach Forward and Above Shoulders and Use Measurement Tools for Recording Lengths and Circumferences of All Areas of the Human Body
• Fine Motor Skills Adequate for Providing Direct Patient Care
• Ability to Transport Inventory up to 50 lbs with the Use of Rolling Transportation Equipment

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