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Full Time 40 hours Range URC 207 Orthotics and Prosthetics
Schedule
8 AM-4:30 PM
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Provides independent patient care related to patient evaluation, prescription recommendation, applying all manner of fracture casts, fitting and adapting of assistive devices and coordination of patient care with other health care professionals. Usually works in accordance with standard procedures and practices. Exercises a high degree of judgment and skill.
Career Ladder: The three bands within this position are differentiated by level of independence, supervision required, ability to precept new employees in the use of all equipment and the ability to lead and meet established departmental goals. Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitter levels and criteria for each level is defined below:
Band I: Entry level Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitters who are new to URMC who require training as well as regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitter. This generally involves orientation to the Department's infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines. During this period the Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitter must demonstrate an ability to progress towards proficient and competent performance of required tasks of an Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitter. Ability to interact with patients and physicians on a professional level and a willingness and ability to learn must be demonstrated at this level.
Band II: With minimal supervision, demonstrates proficiency and competence in all aspects of job responsibilities and expectations. Fitters at this level meet all level I performance criteria, are certified by the American Board for Certification or equivalent, and have a minimum of 1 year of experience as an independent fitter. Able to work with students and residents as needed. Demonstrates consistent attention to detail in all clinical services including complete documentation. Scope of practice includes all fracture casts and all prefabricated devises with the exception of Halos.
Band Two status requires a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible professional work experience in an Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitter role.
Lead: Exceeds standards for a level II Fitter and demonstrates advanced clinical skills in one or more of the following areas: teaching, advanced certification, research, publication or program development. Program development includes assisting in supervision, training, compliance, and operations of a program staffed by Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitters. Responsibilities include assisting in supervision, training, compliance, and operations of Orthotics and Prosthetics programs. May serve as a preceptor in the on-boarding of newly hired Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitters directly orienting to equipment, routines and procedures, computer programs and software, as well as departmental and hospital policies. Directly assists in the mentoring of newer Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitters by providing one-on-one assistance when needed. Able to effectively troubleshoot issues that arise within the department and deal with accordingly. Able to represent the department on various committees such as safety, quality, and operations groups.
Band Three status minimally requires 2 years of progressively responsible professional work experience as an Orthotics/Prosthetics Fitter in a clinical care role with 1 year dedicated to URMC preferred.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $22.12 - $29.86 Hourly
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined byconsidering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Full Time
Hospital
$95k-118k (estimate)
04/27/2024
06/26/2024
rochester.edu
ROCHESTER, NY
1,000 - 3,000
1850
Private
$200M - $500M
Hospital
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