Resident

Summary Statement

For many years, Wright & Filippis has provided the highest quality care to our patients and we continue to do so by ways of improving our level of service. We have joined Ottobock.care's excellent network of orthotics and prosthetics clinics and have rebranded as Wright & Filippis Ottobock.care. At Ottobock.care, we believe in giving our practitioners the freedom of choice to provide the best care possible for their patients and with access to the latest technologies and techniques, you'll have the tools and resources you need to deliver truly personalized and innovative solutions. 

We have a Resident opportunity in the Detroit Metro area. Our residencies represent an important continuation of the education process as well as a glimpse into the day-to-day working environment of O&P practitioners at Ottobock.  New practitioners apply the knowledge they have learned in a supervised real-world setting. You will be exposed to optimal patient care and learning of clinical and business information.  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help deliver quality orthotics and professional services in relation to patient care.  
• Assist in 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.  
• Instruct patients in use of device.  
• Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.  
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.  
• Maintain all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.  
• Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities. This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.  
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.  
• Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities. 
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.  

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics
• Understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Knowledge of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses. 
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including, vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
• Exceptional organizational skills and exceptional 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.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.

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%