What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthotist and Prosthetist II position at Scottish Rite for Children?
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Job Posting Title:
Orthotist and Prosthetist II
Location:
Dallas - Hospital
Additional Posting Details:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Posting Title:
Orthotist and Prosthetist II
Location:
Dallas - Hospital
Additional Posting Details:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, developmentally appropriate orthotic care to infants, toddlers, preschool, school-aged, and adolescent patients who require intervention.
- Assist the physician and clinic team in the design and development of new and innovative orthotic devices based on patient needs.
- Documents in Epic / OPIE in a thorough, consistent and expedient manner so as to assure we are in compliance with Hospital, Departmental, State and Federal guidelines. (Documentation should be completed within 24 hours 90% of the time. Prosthetic L-Codes and Justifications should be completed within one week from casting 90% of the time.)
- Participates actively in supporting, implementing, and educating Residents or other staff as appropriate regarding new technology. (Examples include learning to fit high-end O&P devices or helping to improve knowledge and use of Epic, Opie, etc.)
- Attend clinics of various disciplines to assist the clinic team in formulating treatment plans.
- Take negative impressions, scans, or measurements, and modify molds for fabrication and perform all follow-up care.
- Obtain optimum fit and alignment of all orthotic devices.
- Work as a team member with our clinical and technical staff for the treatment of all orthotic patients.
- Bachelors required/Masters preferred degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
- Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics with the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics inc. or obtained within 6 months of employment.
- Basic LIfe Support Certification required.
- Must have current license to practice as an Orthotist and Prosthetist in the state of Texas by the Texas Board of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) or obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Must remain in good standing with ABC and TDLR by meeting all MCE requirements and codes of ethical conduct.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage a constant influx of activity.
- Previous experience, particularly in pediatrics preferred.
