Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist Orthotic and Prosthetic Clinics of America

• Palm Harbor Palm Harbor, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Paid time off Professional development assistance Qualifications ABC Certified Prosthetist Orthotist Patient assessment Orthopedics Aseptic technique Medical terminology Full Job Description

OVERVIEW

OPCA Palm Harbor is looking to hire a Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist to join our growing company. The experience level needed for this role ranges from Board-Eligible CPO to a CPO with any number of years in the field.

• Salary will be commensurate with experience level
• Responsibilities The CPO will provide orthotic and prosthetic care to patients with a myriad of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, deformities, etc.

of the limbs and spine by fitting/designing/fabricating orthopedic braces and prosthetic limbs under the prescription of, and in consultation with, physicians by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their orthotic or prosthetic needs Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort. Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses. Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination/measurement of patients. Maintain patients' records. Cast patients and modify plaster molds as needed Select materials and components to be used based on device design. Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices. Repair, rebuild, and modify orthotic and prosthetic devices. Construct and fabricate devices or direct others constructing the appliances. Complete hospital calls with a set on-call schedule (eventually as part of our long-term business plan) Experience

• Immediate post-residency/Board Eligible up to any number of years in the field as a CPO
• Proficiency in patient care and medical terminology
• Ability to perform physical examinations and utilize aseptic techniques
• Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy Qualifications ABC Certification as a Prosthetist Orthotist (or Board-Eligible CPO) Must qualify for a Florida License or already have licensure Ability to perform all scope of practice duties listed by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Passionate about patient care! Our team is dedicated to keeping the patient's and their needs

FIRST. MUST BE LEGALLY PERMITTED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person