What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED PROSTHETIST ORTHOTIST (CPO) AND CERTIFIED ORTHOTIST (CO) UVA Health System position at University of Virginia Physicians Group?
Certified Orthotist and Prosthetists are specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient care. They assess patients, formulate and implement treatment plans, and conduct follow-up sessions with their devices and plans. Certified Orthotist and Prosthetists work independently and provide their services to patients without supervision. Assess the patient's functional status, including muscle development, gait, sensory function, range of motion, joint stability, and skin integrity. Develop a plan that addresses the patient's needs and goals, including pain reduction, comfort, stability, mobility, as well as aesthetics. Select the appropriate design, materials, and components for optimum strength, durability, and function. Discuss the treatment plan, including benefits, risks, and time involved. Prepare the patient for the device, with the use of splints or compression garments, as needed. Take measurements, make impressions, and develop templates as needed to accurately fit the device. Fabricate or assemble the device, and assess and properly align for maximum function and comfort. Instruct and explain to patients how to use and maintain the devices. Provide ongoing care, including evaluation and modification of the device for optimal fit and function. You will be responsible for the oversight of techs, assistants and fitters you directly work with. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from an accredited program and a National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) accredited residency program. Experience: None Licensure: ABC certification PHYSICAL DEMANDS This job often will require moving the patient on and off an exam table to measure and fit devices as well as shifting the patient on the exam table. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. PLEASE READ: The job postings for this page have been moved to a new location. Please visit the UVA Careers Websites to navigate to the appropriate site, or click UVA Careers in the upper right corner of this page to view open positions. If have already applied and need to log in to your existing Workday account, please click Sign In in the upper right corner of this page. Please do not sign in until you have visited and applied through a UVA Careers website.