What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Prosthetist / Orthotist position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Help create a brighter, stronger future for the children we serve. Shriners Children’s is a leader in providing care for orthopedic conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and other spine disorders, rehabilitation, sports injuries and craniofacial conditions. We also offer specialized services, including orthotics and prosthetics and motion analysis. We strive to provide the care and support our patients need to reach their goals and discover their full potential. In addition, our healthcare system conducts research to improve our patients’ quality of life and offers outstanding educational programs for medical professionals. Shriners Children’s Northern California is nationally ranked for pediatric orthopedics, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital, by U.S. News & World Report.
Less than 100 miles from 16 ski resorts and a short drive away from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Napa wine country, our Sacramento, CA location offers a reasonable cost-of-living, a beautiful California climate and a rich array of amenities, including a variety of museums and galleries, award winning restaurants, premier golf courses, white water rafting and so much more.
SCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving care and services regardless of the families' ability to pay or insurance status.
Job Overview
We currently have an opportunity available for a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist to join our Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics team.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for fabricating a variety of orthoses for inpatients and outpatients as prescribed by the medical staff, measuring and fitting patients for appropriate orthoses, and serving as a resource to staff regarding assigned areas of responsibility. In this vital role, and as a member of our team centered approach to care, you will have the ability to form connections with our pediatric patients as they grow, using CAD/CAM technology and fabricating onsite.
This position is full-time, exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $98,340 - $145,000. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.
Qualifications
Requires current certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics and previous Orthotics experience. Experience in cranial remolding experience and scoliosis is a plus.
Salary : $98,340 - $145,000
