Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO), Certified Orthotist (CO), or Board-Eligible Orthotist

Company: Tri-Cities Orthotics & Prosthetics
Location: Richland
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Tri-Cities Orthotics & Prosthetics is an independent company with multiple offices in sunny eastern Washington. -Celebrating 54 years in business, we are currently hiring in Richland for a full-time CPO, CO or Board Eligible Orthotist.More information: -https://www.yakimaoandp.com/about/careers/Send cover letter and resume to -yop@yakimaoandp.comJob Location: -Richland, WA - 99352Hours/Week: -40 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Website: www.Tri-CitiesOandP.comOther Information: -

• Competitive Salary
• Health and Insurance Benefits
• 401k Plan with 4% company match
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time.
• Continuing Education paid by company.
• Certification and licensing fees paid by company.Job PurposeDesign, measure, fit and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses for patients with disabling conditions.Tasks
  • Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
  • Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
  • Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
  • Maintain patients' records.
  • Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
  • Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
  • Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
  • Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
  • Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others constructing the appliances.
  • Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
  • Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
  • Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.Job Description: Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.Work Activities
      • Assisting and Caring for Others
      • Getting Information
      • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
      • Documenting/Recording Information
      • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
      • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
      • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
      • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
      • Thinking Creatively
      • Communicating with Persons Outside OrganizationDetailed Work Activities
        • Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.
        • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
        • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
        • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
        • Design medical devices or appliances.
        • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
        • Fabricate medical devices.
        • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
        • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
        • Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
        • Record patient medical histories.
        • Train medical providers.Work EnvironmentFrequently works near moving mechanical parts; Fumes or airborne particles; Toxic or caustic chemicals.Education and ExperienceYears of Experience -1+Education -Bachelor's or Master's DegreeDegree or Formal Training -Orthotics and/or ProstheticsLicense, Certificate Or -Registration -CO, CPO or Board Eligible Orthotist

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