A Resident Orthotist is responsible for integrating their: patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management skills for individuals in need of orthotic management. They will complete their responsibilities in accordance with a physician prescription and under the supervision of a Clinical Preceptor/Mentor who has expertise in the field of Orthotics.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Follows a structured program, under the supervision of a mentor, with gradually increasing responsibilities including:
- Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
- Assessment of patients with impairment of human movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities that would impede their ability to participate in their social environment or other activities in order to determine a functional intervention.
- Formulation of a treatment plan, with other health care providers as prescribed by the referring physician based upon a comprehensive assessment to design an intervention to alleviate limitations and enhance function.
- Implementation of the orthotic treatment plan.
- Produces orthotic devices as prescribed by the referring physician.
- Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic outcomes.
- Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient protection which includes, but is not limited to:
- adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
- maintaining a safe and professional environment for patient care
- comprehension of claims development and submission
- Adherence to ABC Code of Professional Responsibility.
- Follows charting procedures and maintains records; completes in a timely manner according to department policy.
- Attends assigned clinics and completes hospital calls.
- Maintains treatment standards and protocols by meeting scheduling, patient satisfaction, and production standards.
- Repairs or delegates the maintenance of orthoses to technicians.
- Assists in inventories of supplies and equipment. Orders supplies as needed.
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Participates in a program of continuing education.
- Completes Certification requirements (if necessary) within a reasonable period of time.
- Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by:
T reating everyone with dignity and respect
O pening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures
G rowing talent and people
E valuating and eliminating disparities
T aking action against injustices, bias and racism
H onoring our differences and how to collaborate
E ducating staff, patients and the communities we care for
R estoring Hope and Freedom, together
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Orthotics and Prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program Ability to interact with patients and physicians.
- Ability to use tools and fabricate independently.
- Physical Demands: Able to lift, carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally; to push, pull up to 200 lbs. occasionally; to walk, stand for the majority of the time, but also periods of sitting are required; to use the keyboard frequently for brief periods, with occasional longer stints
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
None
Occasionally
(Less than 1/3)
Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
Majority (More than 2/3)
Remain in a stationary position
x
Traverse or move around work location
x
Use keyboard
x
Operate or use department specific equipment
x
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder
x
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role
x
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding
x
Transport, position, and/or exert force
Up to 10 pounds
x
Up to 25 pounds
x
Up to 50 pounds
x
Up to 75 pounds
x
More than 100 pounds
x
Other weight: Up to pounds
Other
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation.
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.