What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthotic Fitter - Trainee / Apprentice position at Prosthetic & Orthotic Facility?
Job Summary
Excellent full-time Orthotic Fitter position with a growing and busy prosthetic & orthotic company that operates in Suffolk, Nassau, and Queens. This is an entry level position that will provide you with training for a lifelong career with unlimited growth potential and incredible income potential. Potential prospects should have good communication skills, be ambitious, reliable, and have the desire to work in a professional environment. There are many benefits that are included with the position. The hours for the position are 4:00 AM Saturday to 4:00 AM Monday on an on call basis every weekend. Ultimately, this means you will only have to go in to work to see patients if we are called to do so but you will be paid a flat rate for the whole weekend. During the hours you are on call you are free to go about your day as if you weren't working but need to be available to go in and see a patient on short notice at all times. On average someone in this position usually only works approximately 20 hours over the course of the weekend. This is not a job; this is a career opportunity. Salary increase happen quickly as you gain experience.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Evaluating and fitting patients with a wide array of orthotic devices.
- Traveling between hospitals.
- Communicating with coworkers, patients, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare workers.
- Filling out and/or acquiring necessary documentation for the dispensing of a device.
Qualifications and Skills
- This is an entry level position similar to an apprenticeship where you will receive hands on training in order to become a certified orthotic fitter.
- Must have a driver's license and have reliable transportation.
- Athletic training experience would be a plus.
- Experienced and certified fitters are welcome to apply as well.
Benefits
- Pension Plans
- Medical Coverage
- Phone Reimbursement
- Vehicle Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $750.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $750