What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthotic Fitter- FT *sign on bonus position at Fidelity Health Care?
Orthotic Fitter/Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist
General Summary/Responsibilities:
The Orthotic Fitter is responsible for providing patient care under the supervision of a certified orthotist of off the shelf and prefabricated orthoses/braces. He/she must evaluate patient’s need, perform the fitting, making minor modifications as needed, and adjust to ensure proper fit. He/she must maintain good documentation of services provided and may be asked to participate in provider training.
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Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
Area of study or major: Athletic Training or Physical Therapy
Preferred educational qualifications: Must be a BOC or ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter
Licensure/Certification/Registration
American Board for Certification or Board of Certification Certified Orthotic Fitter
CPR Required
Athletic Trainer
Physical Therapist
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices such as; cervical orthoses not require more than minor modification; pressure gradient hose; trusses; non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses (except those used to treat unstable spinal conditions), and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures)
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
Excellent customer service skills required.
Ability to evaluate information and make independent judgments
Experience with computer informational systems
Must have good organizational skills and work well with others
Knowledge of bracing/orthotics
Effective time management/organizational skills
Board certification as Orthotic Fitter or a board-certified Orthotist