Prosthetist​/Orthotist Clinician; CPO, CP, Board Eligible

Overview

Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician (CPO, CP, Board Eligible)

Join Hanger, Inc., a premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger aims to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Our Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P clinics nationwide.

Our clinic in Jackson, Tennessee, has been operating for over 30 years. You will work alongside a CO (Certified Orthotist) and Orthotic fitter to support patient care, serving a population spanning geriatrics to pediatrics. Travel may be required within a 70-mile radius and on-call rotations may apply. We fabricate on site with two technicians to assist with modifications and adjustments.

As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will contribute to improving patients’ lives through expert clinical care, innovative technologies, and collaborative practice within a network of nearly 1,600 providers across more than 900 clinics nationwide.

Depending on operational requirements and local regulations, your role may include some or all of the following functions:

• Collaborate with physicians in evaluating and analyzing a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options when necessary.
• Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Select materials, take casting measurements, model modifications, and layouts, considering new techniques and materials.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic devices on patient, adjust for fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Identify and address issues to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
• Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy while balancing costs and operational performance.
• Meet with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review services and capabilities; develop and enhance business relationships to secure ongoing referrals.
• Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
• Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians, if applicable.
• Assist other clinical staff and provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities.
• Adhere to safety regulations and comply with Medicare and other governmental regulations, including blood borne and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
• May be on-call, travel between clinic locations, or float as needed.

• Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or
• A baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics or foreign equivalent, and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
• A valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Hanger’s policy standards.
• In states where licensure is required, ability to obtain and maintain state licensure.
• May consider candidates certified in one discipline who wish to see patients in the other discipline while completing residency in the other discipline.
• May consider candidates who are not certified or board-eligible but have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience under supervision of a certified clinician.

• Understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding of componentry for specific uses and its reliability.
• Strong medical terminology literacy and effective communication skills.
• Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on patient care objectives.
• Active listening, reading and comprehension…