OVERVIEW:
OPCA Jacksonville is looking to hire a Certified Orthotist or Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist to join our growing company.
The experience level needed for this role ranges from Board-Eligible CPO to a CPO with any number of years in the field. We are also looking for a Certified Orthotist with any number of years.
Salary: Commensurate with experience level
Responsibilities
The CPO will provide orthotic and prosthetic care to patients with a myriad of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, deformities, etc. of the limbs and spine by fitting/designing/fabricating orthopedic braces and prosthetic limbs under the prescription of, and in consultation with, physicians by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their orthotic or prosthetic needs
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
- Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination/measurement of patients.
- Maintain patients' records.
- Cast patients and modify plaster molds as needed
- Select materials and components to be used based on device design.
- Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
- Repair, rebuild, and modify orthotic and prosthetic devices.
- Construct and fabricate devices or direct others constructing the appliances.
- Complete hospital calls with a set on-call schedule (eventually as part of long term business plan)
- Mentor and supervise Orthotic Fitters as needed
Experience
-Immediate post-residency/Board Eligible up to any number of years in the field as a CPO
- Proficiency in patient care and medical terminology
- Ability to perform physical examinations and utilize aseptic techniques
- Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy
Qualifications
-FLORIDA LICENSURE: You must have a FL License or be eligible for licensure in the state of Florida
- ABC Certification as a Prosthetist-Orthotist or single discipline- Orthotist
- Ability to perform all scope of practice duties listed by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
*MUST BE LEGALLY PERMITTED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES *
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Required)
Work Location: In person
