What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Prosthetist Orthotist position at Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics?
OrthoPediatrics Specialty Brace :
As a leader in specialized pediatric orthotics, we take great pride in having the industry's top clinicians, technicians, and administrative staff, led by an executive team dedicated to advancing the orthotics and prosthetics profession. We have recently joined forces with OrthoPediatrics as their Specialty Bracing division to help more KIDS!
Our Vision :
To be recognized as the premier provider of pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services and products in the United States.
Our team believes in respectful truth and transparency when interacting with patients, referral sources, and our own team members. We hold ourselves accountable for providing only the best products and services to our patients. Our team is engaged and committed to continuous improvement of our products, our patient care, and ourselves.
Responsibilities :
Provides care to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine by fitting / preparing orthopedic braces under the direction of, and in consultation with, physicians by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) :
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs; identify factors affecting appliance fit.
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses / prostheses.
- Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination / measurement of patients.
- Maintain patients' records.
- Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
- Select materials and components to be used based on device design.
- Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
- Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances.
- Construct and fabricate appliances, or direct others constructing the appliances.
Education / Experience :
Equal Opportunity Employer :
OPSB is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
