What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Resident position at Össur?
Summary:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Residency Director or Clinic Manager, a Resident is expected to learn over the duration of their residency to provide patient assessment, formulate and implement a treatment plan, follow-up best practices and practice management. Documentation by the orthotic and/or prosthetic Resident is part of the patient’s medical record and assists with establishing medical necessity for orthotic and/or prosthetic care.
Essential Functions:
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and professional and ethical guidelines.
- Adhere to policies and procedures for patient care that comply with current medical, legal and third-party reimbursement requirements.
- Takes financial responsibility in day-to-day work by primarily using existing resources and following policies.
- Is increasingly aware of regulations and price list for invoicing, ensures customer is charged for time and consumed material.
- Reports to a more senior CPO or the nearest manager when serious deficiencies are detected in the business.
- Nearing the end of Residency, the Resident may practice at an increasingly independent level with decreasing direct supervision from the Residency Director or Clinic Manager:
- Review patient’s prescription/referral and takes a comprehensive patient history.
- Perform a diagnosis-specific clinical, functional and cognitive examination and makes an analysis of the user’s needs from a holistic perspective.
- Develop a treatment plan which includes patient education and follow-up based on patient evaluation, medical necessity, aesthetic considerations, patient’s goals and expectations and treatment goals.
- Perform initial fitting, assessment and alignment of orthosis/prosthesis in sagittal, transverse and coronal planes to achieve maximum function and ensure patient safety.
- Instructs the user both theoretically and practically on how to use and take care of the prescribed product.
- Assesses and document’s function and benefit and plans follow-ups if necessary.
- Provides clients with information about what services are offered.
- Ensure laboratory/fabrication areas are clean and organized.
- Maintain and follow manufacturer and quality control standards.
- Attend and participate in daily huddle(s) and other meetings as required/requested.
- Follow policies & procedures and protocols.
- Complete all required training.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Competencies
- Ethical Conduct
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Communication Proficiency
- Computer Proficiency
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with patients, physicians, and coworkers in a tactful, informed and service‐oriented manner.
- Detailed oriented.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and laboratory. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position specific physical requirement, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to occasionally lift to 50 lbs. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in a relevant field.
- Enrolled and active or in a Residency program for orthotics and/or prosthetics accredited by NCOPE.
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