
Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Richland, WA
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Examine, interview, and measure patients in order to determine their appliance needs, and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
- Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions, and examination and measurement of patients.
- Maintain patients' records in accordance with ABC and CMS standards
- Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
- Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
- Confer with physicians in order to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic and/or prosthetic devices.
- Repair, rebuild and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
- Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others who are constructing the appliances.
- Train and supervise orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians, including COF.
- Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
- Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
- Maintenance of inventory of material in main and any satellite locations.
- Must be currently licensed and/or certified and in good standing by governing agency in your field of study either ABC or BOC.
- Must maintain CME’s annually in accordance with ABC and BOC guidelines.
- Must practice within your scope of work unless privileged by a supervisor or practitioner of another specialty.
- Must adhere to the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook of Pacific Medical Inc. upon hire.
- Must attend and show competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training, and universal precautions training.
- If required by state law must have additional licensing to perform duties in said state/ region.
- Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation and be a leader in its implementation.
- Lead and/or participate as necessary with facility support staff in the annual performance reviews.
- Mandatory attendance and participation in Pacific Medical hosted training and meetings.