What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Prosthetist Orthotist position at Orthotic & Prosthetic Clinics of America?
OVERVIEW:
OPCA Palm Harbor is looking to hire a Full-Time CPO or Certified Prosthetist.
The experience level needed for this role ranges from Board-Eligible to a CPO with any number of years in the field.
*Salary will be commensurate with experience level*
This role will eventually require after-hours on-call as part of our business plan.
Responsibilities
The CPO will provide orthotic and prosthetic care to patients with a myriad of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, deformities, etc. of the limbs and spine by fitting/designing/fabricating orthopedic braces and prosthetic limbs under the prescription of, and in consultation with, physicians by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their orthotic or prosthetic needs
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
- Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination/measurement of patients.
- Maintain patients' records.
- Cast patients and modify plaster molds as needed
- Select materials and components to be used based on device design.
- Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
- Repair, rebuild, and modify orthotic and prosthetic devices.
- Construct and fabricate devices or direct others constructing the appliances.
- Complete hospital calls with a set on-call schedule
- Mentor and supervise Orthotic Fitters as needed
- Resolve complex patient complaints as needed on a clinical level and answer questions regarding policies and procedures
Experience
-Immediate post-residency/Board Eligible up to any number of years in the field as a CPO
- Proficiency in patient care and medical terminology
- Ability to perform physical examinations and utilize aseptic techniques
- Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy
Qualifications
- ABC Certification as a Prosthetist Orthotist (or Board-Eligible CPO)
- Ability to perform all scope of practice duties listed by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.