Certified Prosthetist Orthotist at Pacific Medical Inc.

Richland, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prosthetics, Orthotics, Evaluation, Fabrication, Custom Fitting, Artificial Limb Design, Orthopedic Brace Design, Patient Care, Plaster Casting, Device Modification, Record Keeping, Team Supervision, ABC Standards, CMS Standards, HIPAA Compliance, Training

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Established in 1987, Pacific Medical, Inc. is a distributor of durable medical equipment; specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, prosthetics, and orthotics. With the heart of the company dedicated to helping and serving others, we provide our services directly to the patient, medical networks, physician clinics, and offices. We are dedicated to the advancement of patient care through excellent service and product technology. We have an immediate opportunity to join our growing Ortho Life Orthopedic platform. We are currently seeking a full-time Certified Prosthetist Orthotist for our Richland, WA Patient Care Facility. This individual will be responsible for the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces, specialize in designing and making artificial limbs, designing and fitting orthopedic braces such as surgical supports and corrective shoes, and a willingness to supervise and work with a dynamic team. Job Responsibilities: • Examine, interview, and measure patients in order to determine their appliance needs, and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit. • Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort. • Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses. • Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions, and examination and measurement of patients. • Maintain patients' records in accordance with ABC and CMS standards • Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process. • Select materials and components to be used, based on device design. • Confer with physicians in order to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic and/or prosthetic devices. • Repair, rebuild and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances. • Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others who are constructing the appliances. • Train and supervise orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians, including COF. • Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars. • Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers. • Maintenance of inventory of material in main and any satellite locations. Requirements: • Must be currently licensed and/or certified and in good standing by governing agency in your field of study either ABC or BOC. • Must maintain CME’s annually in accordance with ABC and BOC guidelines. • Must practice within your scope of work unless privileged by a supervisor or practitioner of another specialty. • Must adhere to the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook of Pacific Medical Inc. upon hire. • Must attend and show competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training, and universal precautions training. • If required by state law must have additional licensing to perform duties in said state/ region. • Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation and be a leader in its implementation. • Lead and/or participate as necessary with facility support staff in the annual performance reviews. • Mandatory attendance and participation in Pacific Medical hosted training and meetings. Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 All Full-Time positions offer the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits, Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401k, and Financial Wellness planning.

Responsibilities

The individual will be responsible for the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces, specializing in designing and making these devices and orthopedic supports. Duties also include conferring with physicians, maintaining patient records, and supervising team members.