Prosthetist​/Orthotist (CPO) Port Huron, MI

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Business Unit:
Otto Bock Patient Care, LLC

Location:

Port Huron, MI, US, 48060

Contract Type: regular

Scope of employment: full-time

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Since 1944, Wright & Filippis (W&F) has built a well-earned reputation as a leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and accessibility solutions. Over 76yrs strong, we are committed to improving the lives of our patients. In 2020, Wright & Filippis joined Ottobock Patient Care. Together, we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. We believe in giving our practitioners the freedom of choice to provide the best care possible for their patients.

With access to the latest technologies and techniques, you'll have the tools and resources you need to delivery truly personalized and innovated solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) in our Port Huron, MI location!

(Board Eligible considered - wil be required to become a CPO within the guidlines of ABC)

• Deliver quality orthotics, prosthetics, and professional services in relation to patient care.
• Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and/or prosthesis for patients.
• Fabricate as needed to assure, quality, fit function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate prosthetic/orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work and perform outcome measures as appropriate.
• Instruct patient in use of device.
• Provide post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
• Specify information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
• Maintain all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.
• Train Technicians, Residents, Fitters, and other Clinicians, as appropriate.
• Develop a referral and client base that will profitably contribute to the practice's capabilities to better serve patients, referral sources and employees.
• Market the organization's professional services, through the development of strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources.
• Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities. This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
• Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics
• Certification in good standing with the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)
• In states where licensure is required, ability to obtain and maintain appropriate state licensure
• 3 or more years of experience in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients, vendors, suppliers, co‑workers, and management
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team‑based environment
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks…