Prosthetic Clinical Liaison

Position Summary:

This will be a full-time position - 40 hours

Reports To: Director of Prosthetics

The following job description is intended only to provide guidelines for meeting the basic job requirements; actual responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Participate in the assessment of patients with impairments or limb loss
• Assist in implementation of established prosthetic treatment plan which includes, acquisition, modification, preparatory care, material selection, fabrication, structural evaluation, diagnostic fitting, assessment, functional training, and patient education and instruction
• Assist with execution of a follow-up care plan as directed by the CP to ensure successful prosthetic outcomes
• Follow-up plan may include documentation of functional changes, formulation of modifications, reassessment of patient expectations and treatment objectives, development of long-term treatment plan

Tasks may include any of the following:

• Review patient’s prescription/referral
• Review patient history and assessment findings
• Consult with CP about patient’s condition in order to understand the treatment plan
• Document assessment findings in appropriate system
• Provide patient with preparatory care for prosthetic treatment
• Select appropriate materials/techniques in order to obtain patient model/image
• Perform limb shape capture procedure by hand or using scanning system (measure, take impression, delineate, scan, digitize)
• Fabricate/assemble/align prosthesis in order to prepare for initial or diagnostic fitting
• Assess alignment of prosthesis
• Complete fabrication process after achieving optimal fit and function of prosthesis (e.g., convert diagnostic device to definitive prosthesis)
• Educate patient about use and maintenance of the prosthesis
• Obtain feedback from patient to evaluate outcomes (wear schedule/tolerance, comfort, ability to don and doff, proper usage and function)

Practice Management:

• Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations (e.g, CMS, HIPAA, FDA, ADA, OSHA, state licensure)
• Adhere to professional and ethical guidelines
• Comply with established documentation requirements related to patient billing and claims management
• Promote a safe and professional environment for patient care

Qualifications:
Education: Minimum requirement is a high school diploma; a college degree or some college-level course completion is an advantage.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Effective communication with patient/caregiver
• Effective communication with other staff
• Demonstration of competence interpreting physical findings
• Proper utilization technique with mechanical and electronic measuring devices
• Proper utilization technique with prosthetic materials and components
• Demonstration of competence in evaluating the fit and function of prosthesis

Required Knowledge:

• Basic fundamental knowledge of prosthetics treatment options
• Knowledge of techniques in obtaining patient model/image
• Knowledge of appropriate materials used for prosthesis
• Knowledge of prosthetic fabrication
• Knowledge of assessment of the fit and function of a prosthesis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Collierville, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000