What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO), Certified Prosthetist (CP), Certified Ort position at University of California - San Francisco?
Open date: August 22, 2025
Next review date: Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO), Certified Prosthetist (CP), Certified Orthotist (CO)
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialist Series
An exciting opportunity to join the University of California, San Francisco's growing Orthotic and Prosthetic Centers. We are looking for highly qualified professionals whose clinical, teaching, and research experience has prepared them for a challenging and exciting career at a top-tier university hospital. We are seeking leaders of industry who provide the highest quality of service and strive to improve the state of the science at UCSF and beyond.
The mission of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Centers at UCSF is to provide the finest care, service, innovative design, and research in the field of orthotics and prosthetics by uniting a team of expert professionals dedicated to improving the lives of patients worldwide. All members of the UCSF O&P team are leaders in their profession and are devoted to helping patients rediscover independence and achieve their desired level of function. Unsurpassed professionalism, integrity, and clinical experience are the benchmarks of our practice.
The incumbent will work as a full-time clinician in the Orthotic and Prosthetic Centers in a large medical university setting which includes in-patient and out-patient care of patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses. Candidate will be responsible for clinical evaluations, implementation of a vast assortment of orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment modalities, and technical fabrication of orthotic and/or prosthetic devices. Applicants will be required to create and present informative educational presentations to allied health providers. Candidate will serve as a resident instructor, which includes relaying techniques and clinical knowledge in a clear and concise manner. Candidate will have the opportunity to engage in clinical research and participate with O&P committees focused on education, technology and innovation, research, best practices, and quality improvement.
Required qualifications:
Must possess:
1.) Master's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO/MSOP) (if candidate graduated from an NCOPE-accredited O&P curriculum after 2012) or
2.) Bachelor's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BSPO) or a post-bachelor certificate of completion (if candidate graduated from an NCOPE-accredited O&P curriculum prior to 2012).
* ABC certification in Orthotics or Prosthetics, in good standing.
* Prior experience providing direct patient care in an orthotic and prosthetic facility, with demonstrated skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties in a patient care setting.
* Excellent communication and team-building/interpersonal skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Knowledge of disease processes and associated orthotic/prosthetic interventions.
- Familiarity with current treatment modalities, materials, and fabrication techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a rapidly expanding, multi-center practice. We look forward to hearing from you. Medical benefits and a generous pension plan are included. Salary will be commensurate to applicant's qualifications and experience.
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $93,200 - $194,800.
Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05761.
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Salary : $93,200 - $194,800
