Certified Orthotics Fitter

Certified Orthotics Fitter

Gray, TN

• Hands‑on patient clinical care (fitting and applying orthoses)
• Physical assessment
• Orthotic requirement assessment
• Verification of prescription / documentation
• Consultation with and/or referral to other health‑care professionals
• Adjustments to accommodate individual anatomic contours
• Patient education and instruction
• Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient well‑being, which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
  • Following patient care guidelines and procedures
  • Maintaining a safe and professional environment for patient care
  • Comprehension of claims development and submission
    • Brightree patient entry
    • Insurance guidelines and verification
    • Insurance Prior Authorization submittals to Billing Department
    • ICD 10 coding
      • Manage spinal & cervical brace inventory (order, stock, and monthly reports) for Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, and Laughlin Memorial Hospital.
      • Manage Continuum facility tickets and clinical documentation for billing‑ready entry; future expansion and upgrade of Continuum into several new facilities.
      • Manage Continuum physical inventory
      • Confirmation of all Spinal Program delivery tickets
      • Maintain good working relationships with all team members
• Educate team members with all aspects pertaining to orthotic devices
• Conduct quarterly in‑services with team members and physicians
• Coordinate care and services with Acute Inpatient Therapy department
• Coordinate stock and fitting responsibilities with Central Supply Services and Excel
• Consulting relationship with ordering physicians
  • Manage Spinal Program on‑call scheduling for Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital with direct reporting to Director of Orthopedic Services
  • Manage facility billing for all unbillable orthotic service