What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Orthotist — Part-Time Pediatric Practice position at Center for Pediatric Movement?
Help children move, play, and participate with confidence
Center for Pediatric Movement (CPM) is seeking a Certified Orthotist to join our pediatric private practice. This position combines orthotic evaluations and fittings, hands-on fabrication, and opportunities to help develop our orthotics program.
At CPM, you’ll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside physical and occupational therapists who truly value orthotic care. Your expertise will be an important part of helping children achieve their goals, with opportunities to collaborate directly with the therapists supporting them.
What you’ll do
- Perform pediatric orthotic evaluations, including assessment of alignment, movement, functional needs, and family goals.
- Recommend and design orthotic devices in accordance with prescriptions and individual patient needs.
- Complete measurements, casting, and other steps needed to prepare custom orthoses.
- Fit, adjust, and follow up on orthotic devices, assessing comfort, alignment, skin tolerance, and function.
- Perform some hands-on fabrication, modifications, and repairs.
- Educate children and caregivers about orthotic use, wear schedules, skin checks, and device care.
- Collaborate with therapists and referring providers to support coordinated care.
- Complete timely clinical documentation and provide information needed for authorizations and reimbursement.
- Help develop the orthotics program through improvements to workflows, family education, referral relationships, and services.
- Contribute to social media and educational content that highlights orthotic care and fabrication, following clinic privacy and consent policies.
- Maintain safe, organized clinical and fabrication spaces.
What we’re looking for
- Current orthotics certification through ABC or BOC, in good standing. Certified Prosthetist Orthotists with an interest in pediatric orthotics are also welcome to apply.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required Minnesota professional licensure.
- Strong clinical reasoning, fitting, and fabrication skills.
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- Clear, compassionate communication with children and caregivers.
- A collaborative approach, reliable follow-through, and strong organizational skills.
- Interest in program development and contributing to educational social media content.
Why join CPM?
- Work with therapists who appreciate the difference well-designed orthotics can make.
- Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Combine patient care, fabrication, creativity, and program development.
- Bring your ideas to a pediatric practice where your expertise matters.
Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed and include a cover letter describing your orthotics experience and interest in pediatric care.
Pay: $34,500.00 - $43,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34,500 - $43,200