Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist

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Summary
Manages comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic patient care including patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up, and practice management.

Job Duties

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of the patient including their functional baseline to understand the patient's orthotic and/or prosthetic needs, goals, and expectations.
• Analyzes and integrates information from patient assessment to create a comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment/care plan to meet the needs, goals, and expectations of the patient.
• Performs and directs necessary procedures, including fabrication, related to the provision of comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment.
• Provides continuing patient care through periodic evaluation to ensure, maintain, and document optimal fit and function of the orthosis or prosthesis.
• Adheres to policies and procedures regarding human resources, physical environment, business and financial practices, reimbursement requirements, and organizational management.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and direction to fitters and technicians as indicated.
• Provides training to fitters, technicians, and apprentices as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics or
• Graduate of an American Board for Certification or Board of Certification approved education program
• CPO - Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist - American Board for Certification Upon Hire or
• CP - Certified Prosthetist - American Board for Certification Within 120 Days or
• CP - Certified Prosthetist - Board of Certification/Accreditation Within 120 Days or
• CO - Certified Orthotist - American Board for Certification Within 120 Days or
• CO - Certified Orthotist - Board of Certification/Accreditation Within 120 Days and
• LP - Licensed Prosthetist - State of Pennsylvania Within 120 Days or
• LO - Licensed Orthotist - State of Pennsylvania Within 120 Days

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

480 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Allentown - 480 S Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

M-F 8-5 some evening and weekend call

Department:

1004-09227 LV Medical Supplies - Cedar point