Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) hiring Certified Prosthetist / Orthotist - Sign on Bonus! in Bloomington, Illinois, United States | LinkedIn
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Responsible for all stages of design, fabrication, fitting and maintenance of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices related to patients’ needs, as indicated by a physician.
Requirements
Assist physicians with the evaluation and analysis of the patient’s need for orthotics and/or prosthetics.
Ensure that proper patient management is consistent with established practices for orthotic and prosthetic care.
Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
Ensure highest standards of patient care are provided to all patients, including adequate follow-up with patients and physicians.
Review new techniques and materials to endure widest range of flexibility and services offered.
Maintain accurate documentation to clearly define goals, issued and solutions for each patient.
Provide administrative staff with information to conduct reimbursement activities.
Provide information to branch management to ensure proper management of inventory and materials.
Additional Responsibilities
Recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary.
Provide assistance to other clinical staff and information to administrative staff as necessary.
Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities
Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses.
Thorough understanding of related biomechanics and medical terminology.
Effective communication skills for accurate, concise and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence.
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Sales experience in health care services helpful.
Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Required Credentials
American Board Certified (ABC) certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Two to five years experience in providing orthotic services under the supervision of a certified practitioner.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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