Prosthetist Orthotist

Ottobock • Detroit, MI, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Since 1944, Wright & Filippis (W&F) has built a well-earned reputation as a leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and accessibility solutions. Over 76 years strong, we are committed to improving the lives of our patients. In 2020, Wright & Filippis joined Ottobock Patient Care. Together, we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. We believe in giving our practitioners the freedom of choice to provide the best care possible for their patients. With access to the latest technologies and techniques, you'll have the tools and resources you need to deliver truly personalized and innovative solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Certified (or Board Eligible) Prosthetist Orthotist to provide patient care at our Warren, MI location.

Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver quality orthotics, prosthetics, and professional services in relation to patient care.
Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and/or prosthesis for patients.
Fabricate as needed to assure quality, fit function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
Evaluate prosthetic/orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work and perform outcome measures as appropriate.
Instruct patient in use of device.
Provide post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
Specify information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
Maintain all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.
Train Technicians, Residents, Fitters, and other Clinicians, as appropriate.
Develop a referral and client base that will profitably contribute to the practice's capabilities to better serve patients, referral sources, and employees.
Market the organization's professional services, through the development of strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources.
Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities. This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.
Extremely adaptable and flexible.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics.
Certified by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics (ABC) or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) preferred. Certification must be in good standing.
Two years of experience in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics preferred.
Possess a valid driver’s license with no limitations; must have a reliable vehicle.

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