Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

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 and together we help we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. Ottobock is known for its worldwide excellence in prosthetic technology and quality patient care, and this collaboration supports our shared vision to advance innovation, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences. We believe in giving our practitioners the freedom of choice to provide the best care possible to patients. Join us and experience the freedom to care.

We are looking for a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (Clinician) at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center in South Carolina. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver quality prosthetics and/or orthotics and professional services in relation to patient care.
• Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and prosthesis for patients.
• Does actual fabrication as may be needed to assure, quality, fit function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate prosthetic/orthotic on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work and perform outcome measures as appropriate.
• Instruct patient in use of device.
• Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
• Maintenance of all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.
• Training of other staff as appropriate and needed.
• Market the organization's professional services through the development of strong professional relationships and other referral sources.
• Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities.
• Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with clinical and non-clinical personnel, patients, and caregivers professionally and respectfully.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues.
• Proficient computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases.
• A valid driver’s license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle; must have a reliable vehicle.
• Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• Certified by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics (ABC) or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). Certification must be in good standing.
• In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well.
• Five years of experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics preferred, depending on CPO or CP.

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%
• Paid parental leave