Director of Prosthetics

Position Summary:

The Director of Prosthetics provides comprehensive prosthetic patient care within a physician- led patient care clinic. The Prosthetist performs direct patient care services for the treatment of prosthetics as directed by the Amputee Associates Standards of Patient Care.

Reports to: Amputee Associates Chief Operations Officer

The following job description is intended only to provide guidelines for meeting the basic job requirements; actual responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provide pre-amputation information and support to patient and family
• Work collaboratively with physician and surgical staff
• Make hospital rounds pre and post surgery
• Coordination assistance for post hospital discharge follow up with patient at next level of care (rehab, SNF, home)
• Assess patient for proper prosthetic care
• Fit patients for prosthesis
• Provide patient and family education regarding prosthetic care and recovery
• Formulate, implement and follow up of comprehensive prosthetic treatment plan
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Ensure all elements are completed for all payer requirements
• Provide superior customer service
• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of public relations of the clinic
• Maintain continuing education requirements as appropriate

Tasks may include any of the following:

• Coordinate peer counseling with patients
• Corroborate with Surgeon on optimal amputation level/technique
• Observe the amputation procedure in the OR whenever possible; following the procedure, apply dressing and/or fit the post-op compression and protective devices in the OR
• Connect with the patient's family members or caregivers whenever possible
• Coordinate discharge plan with surgeon and caseworker at the hospital. Create a follow up plan with the patient prior to discharge
• Review patient history and assessment findings
• Perform limb shape capture procedure by hand or using scanning system (measure, take impression, delineate, scan, digitize)
• Fabricate/assemble/align prosthesis in order to prepare for initial or diagnostic fitting
• Assess alignment of prosthesis
• Complete fabrication process after achieving optimal fit and function of prosthesis (e.g. convert diagnostic device to definitive prosthesis)
• Educate patient about use and maintenance of the prosthesis
• Obtain feedback from patient to evaluate outcomes (wear schedule/tolerance, comfort, ability to don and off, proper usage and function)

Practice Management:

• Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations (e.g, CMS,HIPAA, FDA, ADA, OSHA, state licensure).
• Adhere to professional and ethical guidelines.
• Comply with established documentation requirements related to patient billing and claims management.
• Promote a safe and professional environment for patient care.
• Manage practice expenses and materials to meet or exceed budget projections.
• Manage practice operations to ensure achievement of daily, weekly and monthly goals for sales, revenues, cash and accounts receivable.

Qualifications:

• Current board certification in Prosthetics from the American Board of Certification (ABC).
• Baccalaureate degree in prosthetics, or the foreign equivalent and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics.
• A valid driver’s license and driving record.
• In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well.
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift, must be capable of easily fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the clinic.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
• Strong interpersonal skills and supervisory skills.
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting practices.
• Competent knowledge of prosthetics patient care management.
• Demonstration of competence in evaluating the fit and function of prosthesis.
• Required to be proficient in Windows based office technologies (Word, Excel, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• American Board of Certification in prosthetics (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000