Certified Prosthetist Orthotist / Clinical Manager

Summary Statement

For many years, Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics 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 Ability 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. Our clinics blend expert healthcare with a human touch to provide personalized solutions that help patients regain and maintain their freedom of movement. Ottobock Patient Care is dedicated to its vision of prosthetic and orthotic excellence through the integration of research, education, leading treatment, and outstanding patient experience. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Manager (Certified Orthotist Prosthetist) at our York, PA patient care clinic. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• ​​Manages clinical operations and clinical staff at assigned patient care facility. Clinical staff includes clinicians, technicians, and fitters.  
• ​Collaborates with clinicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options to clinicians when necessary. 
• ​Examines and evaluates patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss. 
• ​Formulates design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices. 
• ​Performs evaluation of fit (including static and dynamic alignments) to assure function, medical efficacy, and quality of work are appropriate. 
• ​Instructs patient in use of device.  
• ​Provides detailed clinical notes in patient records.  
• ​Trains Technicians, Residents, Fitters, and other Clinicians, as appropriate.  
• ​Utilizes effective materials management, quality, and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance. 
• ​Meets with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review services and capabilities; develop and enhance business relationships to identify and secure ongoing and future sources or referrals. 
• ​Provides complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and/or prosthesis for his/her patients. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. 
• ​Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; Assist in preparing an annual budget. 
• ​Achieves and maintains professional knowledge and technical skills through continuing education. 
• ​Identifies and creates improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity. This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis. 
• ​Helps ensure offices are ABC/Medicare/Labor Compliant and assist with accreditation, as necessary.  
• ​Complies with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA requirements. 
• ​Enforces all safety regulations; Compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; Compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.​ 
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.   

Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Knowledge and experience in prosthetic and/or orthotic clinical practice and technology.
• Demonstrated experience in instructing clinical, non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to completion.
• Anticipates, identifies, analyzes, and resolves conflict and problems.
• 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/or 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. 
• ​5 - 7 years of direct patient care experience as a Board-Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist. 
• Minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role in the healthcare industry preferred. 

Benefits

• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
• Knowledge and experience in prosthetic and/or orthotic clinical practice and technology.
• Demonstrated experience in instructing clinical, non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to completion.
• Anticipates, identifies, analyzes, and resolves conflict and problems.
• 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/or 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. 
• ​5 - 7 years of direct patient care experience as a Board-Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist. 
• Minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role in the healthcare industry preferred.