Orthotic Fitter or Athletic Trainer

Summary Statement

With ten patient care facilities along the coast of South Carolina, Carolina Orthotics & Prosthetics (COP) has been servicing the surrounding Lowcountry with quality orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care for over 30 years. In 2021, Carolina Orthotics and Prosthetics joined Ottobock Patient Care. Together we help we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. Great people drive our culture and you'll you have the chance to grow in an ever-changing field, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences.

We are looking for an Orthotic Fitter (Certified or Non-Certified) at MUSC Hospital in Charleston, SC.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with orthotic practitioners in the evaluation & analysis of patient needs for orthotic services.
• Perform fitting of prefabricated and custom fitted orthotic devices and/or soft goods related to a patient’s needs, as indicated by an orthotic practitioner or physician; execute minor modifications as necessary.
• Evaluate orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
• Instruct patient in use of the device and reconcile issues to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Perform outcomes measures, medical history documentation, and clinical notes annotation support for clinical staff.
• Collaborate with Verification, Authorization and Billing teams to ensure proper medical documentation and required insurance authorizations are on file when providing services.
• Participate in required continuing education opportunities deemed necessary.
• Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable distance from home office to provide patient care or visit/educate referral sources.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance, HIPAA responsibilities, OSHA requirements, as well as Medicare and other governmental regulations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to assess patient conditions and recommend treatment options.
• Aptitude in casting and model modification techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate with a team approach.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and use of good judgment in resolving issues.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office and databases.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology.
• Certified by The American Board for Certification or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure as required.
• Two years of experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics preferred
• A valid driver’s license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle, auto insurance that meets state requirements, and reliable vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability
• 401k match up to 3.5%