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$98k-131k (estimate)
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UNC Health is Hiring a Prosthetic Orthotist Near Chapel Hill, NC
DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Education RequirementsBachelor's degree is requiredSummaryThe Prosthetist Orthotist is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient
care. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up, and practice management.
Documentation by the orthotist and/or prosthetist is part of the patient’s medical record and establishes medical necessity for orthotic and/or prosthetic
care.
Responsibilities
deformities and disorders following a physician's prescription. Examines affected area for factors affecting the fitting and placement of artificial limbs and orthopedic appliances. Plans appliance to give patient maximum
possible function. Determines materials from which appliance will be fabricated. Responsiblefor fitting all braces and/or devices as necessary to keep workflow and patient safety a priority. Responsible for troubleshooting
any problems that affect the patient's care as it pertains to devices supplied by the prosthetist /orthotist. Implements changes with DMEPOS standards and Medicare policies.
service line. Responsible for all packing slips being sent to the Practice Manager so that the invoices can be paid promptly and correctly.
sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal
methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
Entity: Support Operations
Organization Unit: UNC Health Prosth&Orth @ ACC
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Education RequirementsBachelor's degree is requiredSummaryThe Prosthetist Orthotist is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient
care. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up, and practice management.
Documentation by the orthotist and/or prosthetist is part of the patient’s medical record and establishes medical necessity for orthotic and/or prosthetic
care.
Responsibilities
- Clinical - Assessment of patients with impairment of human movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities
deformities and disorders following a physician's prescription. Examines affected area for factors affecting the fitting and placement of artificial limbs and orthopedic appliances. Plans appliance to give patient maximum
possible function. Determines materials from which appliance will be fabricated. Responsiblefor fitting all braces and/or devices as necessary to keep workflow and patient safety a priority. Responsible for troubleshooting
any problems that affect the patient's care as it pertains to devices supplied by the prosthetist /orthotist. Implements changes with DMEPOS standards and Medicare policies.
- Inventory Management- Oversees inventory, including ordering new stock as warranted by
service line. Responsible for all packing slips being sent to the Practice Manager so that the invoices can be paid promptly and correctly.
- Leading People- Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement
sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal
methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
- Documentation- Maintains all documentation regarding the patient's visit and devices fit. Assists patients with direction to resolve billing problems. Acts as a liaison for the billing department to obtain the necessary information for claim payment. Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient protection.
- Liaison- Acts as a liaison for the physicians, staff and vendors. Responsible for creating and
- Education- Educates MAs, OTs, DME coordinators, residents, and physicians on appropriate policies and procedures to follow for DMEPOS visits. Assists staff and physicians in problem-solving regarding the type of brace and fitting that best address the patient and their situation. Acts as a mentor for prosthetist/orthotist students.
- A master's degree in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program or A foreign degree equivalent to a master's degree in orthotics and prosthetics evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) Credential
- Completed NCOPE residency program and ABC or BOC certified (or certified with six months of hire) as Certified Prosthetist (CP), Certified Orthotist(CO), or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)
- Two (2) years of relevant experience working in a clinical environment, including preceptorship in prosthetics/orthotics.
- Knowledge and understanding of materials selection for orthotics and prosthetics.
- Technical skills required to measure, fit and customize orthotic and prosthetic devices.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Entity: Support Operations
Organization Unit: UNC Health Prosth&Orth @ ACC
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $32.23 - $46.33 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$98k-131k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/05/2024
WEBSITE
www.unchealthcare.org
HEADQUARTERS
Morrisville, North Carolina
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
CEO
Tom Murray
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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About UNC Health
The UNC Health Care System is a not-for-profit integrated health care system, founded in 1998, owned by the State of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. It exists to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina and to provide state-of-the-art patient care. A distinguishing characteristic of UNC Health Care is its association with the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, a nationally eminent research institution. This relationship gives UNC Health Care a powerful pathway for moving the results of biomedical research from medical school laboratories to patient care settin...gs. UNC Health Care has been granted broad powers by the North Carolina General Assembly to assure its management flexibility and competitiveness in a rapidly changing health care business environment. The enterprise is governed by a board of directors appointed by the University of North Carolina.
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