What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Orthotist -$20,000 Bonus position at NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics?
Overview
Position: Certified Orthotist
Company: NovaCare Prosthetics and Orthotics
City: Oshkosh, WI
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Compensation: $70,000-$90,000/year, commensurate with experience, plus $20,000 bonus and student debt benefit program
Our experienced and highly trained team is committed to working collaboratively with each patient to develop a plan of care that achieves individual goals in a safe, compassionate, and efficient manner. The ideal practitioner should be highly motivated and excited to manage a comprehensive and lucrative orthotic practice while providing patient assessment, treatment plans, follow-up care, and practice management. This position comes with a great opportunity to continue a well-developed orthotic business in-house, and grow an ongoing orthotic relationship with several local hospitals. The ideal practitioner will be a self-driven and motivated individual who can become a key player in a dynamic team atmosphere.
American Board Certified (ABC) certification in Orthotics or completion of Residency in an Orthotics Program and board eligible to sit for exams are required to be considered for this opportunity.
***Employer will not sponsor work visas for this position now or in the future and is not interested in corp.-to-corp. business arrangements at this time.***
Benefits and Incentives:
- Multiple health plans: PPO and HSA options through BC/BS
- Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
- Company matching 401(k)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
- Indefinite student debt benefit program
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education program
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities
Oversees all stages of design, fabrication, fitting and maintenance of orthotic/prosthetic devices related to patients’ needs, as indicated by a physician. Assists physicians with the evaluation and analysis of the patient’s need for orthotic/prosthetic services. Ensures proper patient management is consistent with established practices for orthotic/prosthetic care. Identifies and reconciles issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided. Ensures highest standards of patient care are provided to all patients, including but not limited to adequate follow-up with patients and physicians. Reviews new techniques and materials to ensure the widest range of flexibility and services offered. Maintains accurate documentation to clearly define goals, issues and solutions for each patient. Provides administrative staff with information to conduct reimbursement activities. Provides information to facility management to ensure proper management of inventory and materials. Meets with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to market orthotics/prosthetics services and capabilities. Provides on-call services, as necessary. Recommends treatment options to physicians, when necessary.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university from a recognized Orthotics and Prosthetics school.
American Board Certified (ABC) certification in Orthotics required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in providing orthotic services under the supervision of a certified practitioner.
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
