What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Orthotics & Prosthetics position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
The Manager of Orthotics & Prosthetics is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the day-to-day activities of assigned staff; Assuring provisions of quality orthotic/prosthetic devices are in accordance with Physician's prescription, and act as a resource to staff, patients, families and the general public regarding assigned areas of responsibility. Shriners Salt Lake City is searching for a full time Manager of Orthotics & Prosthetics to join our team.
Schedule: Full-time FTE 1.0 (in person)
Holidays: 9 observed holidays per year
Compensation range: The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education.
Responsibilities
- This position functions independently to fulfill the professional responsibilities of a certified Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, including patient confidentiality
- Responsible for planning, directing and managing the work of the O&P Technician staff, and Department Assistant staff on all day-to-day department operations
- Demonstrates proficiency in OPIE (O&P Business Management Software)
- Establishes work-flow and communication with Fabrication Center (east and west) for all custom fabrication to endure safety and quality of all devices provided to patients
- VORUM (CAD) use
- Participation in all O&P leadership and work-group calls and activities
- Responsible for obtaining and maintaining ABC facility accreditation
- Adheres to all SHC policies and procedures, and participates in local hospital management team and operations
Qualifications
Required
- Masters in Prosthetics & Orthotics or Bachelor's degree with ABC approved Orthotic and Prosthetic certificate program and the successful completion of NCOPE residencies in both O&P
- Current American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Current state License in Orthotics/Prosthetics required if licensure is active in the state
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Card Certification
- 5 years of experience working in a hospital or medical office with insurance authorization
Minimum one year of Clinical and technical experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics field
Preferred
- 5 years management experience in a supervisory/leadership role
