Orthotist

Job Summary: 

Performs comprehensive orthotic and /or prosthetic patient care. Includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, and implementation of treatment plan in coordination with referring physicians. Assessments of patients with impaired movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities in order to determine functional intervention. This role may occasionally require travel to other office locations to support business needs.

Essential Functions:

1. Obtain patient history prior to initiating exam

2. Evaluation & consultation with referring physician relative to patient functional goals

3. Assessment of patient gait and biomechanics

4. Recommend applicable devices to support treatment goals

5. Structural evaluation and measuring for orthotic devices of patients

6. Fitting and dispensing of orthotic devices to patients

7. Reassessment of fit and patient outcomes

8. Promote compliance and adherence to practice billing guidelines

9. Participate in quality improvement activities including staff training

10. Assists in care and maintenance of office equipment.

11. Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

1. Knowledge of the health care field.

2. Skill in performing tasks correctly. 

3. Skill in understanding patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and their families. 

4. Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor. 

5. Ability to be flexible and handle changing priorities.

6. Ability to communicate clearly.

7. Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.

8. Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks.

9. Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices. 

10. Ability to read and comprehend patient information.

11. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education and Work Experience:

1. High School Diploma Required

2. Bachelor’s Degree

Certification and Licenses Required:

1. Current Orthotist License in the state of Ohio.

2. ABC Certification preferred but not required.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space. Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to medical office setting.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.

OTHER DUTIES:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

NOMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conducted and civic responsibility.  This includes our policy of offering fair and equal opportunities to every employee or applicant for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation) age, national origin, disability or genetic information, or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected classes, in accordance with applicable law.

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