Orthotic Fitter

** How you move is why we’re here.
Now more than ever.
** Get back to what you need and love to do.  The possibilities are endless...
Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
If this describes you then let’s talk!
HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
** Emp Status
** Regular Full time
** Work Shift
**** Compensation Range
** The base pay scale for this position is $0.00 - $0.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.#
** What you will be doing
**** Orthotic Fitter
** This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hospital for Special Surgery as it expands HSS Prosthetic and Orthotic department (HSS P&O). We are looking for highly qualified and motivated professionals whose experience has prepared them for a challenging and exciting career at the #1 ranked hospital in the US for orthopedics. We are seeking leaders who are independent and capable of helping grow the footprint of HSS P&O.

The mission of HSS is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology and their related disciplines through research and education. HSS P&O supports that mission by designing and fitting devices which enable patients to heal and meet their greatest potential. Members of the HSS P&O team will be designing the future of prosthetic and orthotic care treating patients locally and from around the world.

The position is for a full-time clinician working in a hospital setting which includes inpatient and outpatient care for diverse populations from pediatric to adult. Candidates will be responsible for providing off the shelf and custom fit orthotic devices. The applicant will be required to work closely with our providers clinically and will need to implement educational programs to teach other allied health providers about orthotic services.

The candidate will have the opportunity to grow their clinical skill set.  Some of the specific responsibilities included are:  
· Communicating with providers to discuss orthotic needs and ordering practices
· Evaluating patients to determine the most appropriate orthotic design
· Determining and providing HSS staff with appropriate L-codes for obtaining authorization or billing custom orthoses
· Fitting orthoses both off-the-shelf and custom fit devices to inpatients and outpatients
· Contouring or adjusting orthoses to ensure appropriate fit and function
· Communicating with patients and families about appropriate care and use for devices provided
· Timely documentation of care provided in EPIC
· Obtaining patient signatures on all necessary paperwork for billing
· Managing inventory by placing orders, checking in items, and performing manual inventory counts as needed
· Performing patient chart reviews to confirm medical necessity and other necessary documentation is accurate for orthotic billing
· Assisting with administrative tasks around HSS providing orthotic care
· Training providers or HSS staff on orthotic workflows as needed
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