Prosthetist and/ or Orthotist needed in picturesque Puyallup, Washington!
Job ID: 2024-27946
# Positions: 1
Job Location: US-WA-Puyallup
Telecommute: Location-Specific Position
FT/PT: Full-Time
Category: Clinicians
Why Us?
With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value.
Could This Be For You?
We have an immediate opening for a Prosthetist Orthotist in beautiful Puyallup, Washington. This fast-paced clinic is located on the campus of a busy rehabilitation hospital. We see a wide variety of patients including a high volume of prosthetics and custom orthotics. We need an experienced and well-spoken clinician to continue to aid in the growth of this office.
As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will leverage exceptional training and an extensive collaborative clinical community nearly 1600 providers strong to provide or supervise the delivery of comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. You will assess patients, formulate treatment plans, implement those plans, follow-up with your patients and participate in practice management.
Your Impact
Depending on the operational requirements, your role may include some or all of the functions listed below:
- Collaborate with physicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient's need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options.
- Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
- Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.
- Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
- Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit and function.
- Instruct patient in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the ABC or BOC.
- A baccalaureate or master's degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or equivalent.
- A valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's policy.
- Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure if required.
Additional Success Factors
- Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology.
- Effective communication skills for accurate presentation and reports.
- Ability to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options.
Physical Abilities
- Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the work day.
- Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day.
(WA Only) Pay range of $70,000 - $95,000 per year + bonus + benefits.
Our Investment in You
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
- PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship.
