ORTHOTIST

Description

CHC Solutions Inc is currently seeking an experienced full-time Orthotist to join our Orthopedic team and work in the Marietta OH and surrounding area.

Who we are:

CHC Solutions Inc., is a Family of companies providing comprehensive medical equipment and supplies and patient-focused service. Our goal is to improve the patient experience and support individuals across the continuum of care.

Family brands include Continuum, Burmans Medical Supplies, bioCARE and HealthSource. CHC Solutions provides options for wound care, urology and enteral/nutritional supplies as well as incontinence, orthopedics and ostomy products.

In the Orthotist role, you will do the following:

• Perform a variety of orthopedic related activities including applying and removing dressings, applying and removing splints.
• Evaluate and interview patients to determine their needs
• Measure patients in order to design and fit medical devices
• Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on physicians' prescriptions
• Take a mold of the part of a patient’s body that will be fitted with a brace or artificial limb
• Select materials to be used for the orthotic or prosthetic device
• Fit, test, and adjust devices on patients
• Instruct patients in how to use and care for their devices
• Repair or update prosthetic and orthotic devices
• Document care in patients' records
• Assist in back office duties including rooming patients, taking patient history, and assisting with minor procedures.
• Adhere to prescription protocol.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Work as a team member within the orthopedics department and all other departments.
• Document work processes as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Orthopedics, and experience in a health care environment
• Knowledge and hand skills needed to fabricate and repair prostheses according to patient measurements, casts and in compliance with a physician's prescription.
• Mechanical ability and hand-eye coordination to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
• Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Willingness to be coached/trained.
• A desire to be innovative, find creative and new solutions, stay abreast of new technology and advancements in the industry.
• Experience with electronic health/medical record, purchasing and inventory.
• Excellent typing skills and computer literacy skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proven time management, organizational skills, multi-tasking, prioritization and follow-up skills in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, while being a productive member of the team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Certification as an Orthotist and/or Pedorthist from ABC
• Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technology training program preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a clinic and/or Orthopedic/Mastectomy setting

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certification as an Orthotist and/or Pedorthist from ABC