Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Overview

Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Prosthetist/Orthotist designs and fits artificial limbs, braces and appliances for patients with physical disability based on physician's specifications. Examines patient and prepares cast or model to assist with the construction of the appliance and selection of required materials/components. Being a Prosthetist/Orthotist fits finished appliance to patient and makes any adjustments to ensure comfort and maximum functionality. Repairs and modifies prosthetic for the patient.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Creating a comprehensive prosthetic/orthotic treatment plan to meet the needs and goals of the patient in collaboration with the ordering physician(s).
• Performing comprehensive assessments of patients to obtain an understanding of the patients’ prosthetic/orthotic needs and goals to design the most appropriate prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Completes evaluations, orders (e.g., pictures and casting), deliveries and fittings of patients.
• Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications and layouts, considering new techniques and materials.
• Interacts with candidates in various forms including phone calls, texts, emails, and face-to-face meetings.
• Providing continuing patient care and periodic evaluation to assure/maintain/document optimal fit and function of the prosthesis/orthosis
• Preparing extremely comprehensive clinical notes and documentation in a prompt and organized manner.
• Compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participating in personal and professional development through continuing education, training, and research

Qualifications

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.

• Bachelor’s Degree Required from an accredited college or university
• Prosthetics certification recognized by the Commission on Accresiation of Allied Health Education Programs, or its equivalent required.
• One year of experience or complete a residency program in prosthetics.
  
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Organization Description

The mission of the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute is to provide some of the most technologically advanced treatments to improve the lives of those who suffer from congenital, developmental and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions. Serving children and adults from the local community, the United States and the world, the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute offers comprehensive, coordinated care from an experienced team of professionalsdesigned for the specific needs of each patient. At the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, our treatment philosophy focuses on reconstruction over amputation and a commitment to preserving limbs and joints and restoring function.

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