Resident

Summary Statement

P&O Care is now part of Ottobock.care, the clinical services division of Ottobock North America. With decades of experience, we are dedicated to prosthetic and orthotic excellence and providing the best patient care experiences. P&O Ottobock.care offers one of the most well-rounded positive clinical residency experience.  If you are looking to being able to complete all of your required competencies, while challenging yourself to grow in a positive working environment, look no further.  Through the P&O Ottobock Residency you will develop professional relationships that will carry you through the rest of your career anywhere in the world. 

We are currently have an exciting opportunity for a Resident in the greater St.Louis area.

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.  
• Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.  
• May mentor lesser qualified/experienced clinical staff or residents.  
• 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

• Clear communication skills both verbal and written.
• Work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.
• Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and use of good judgment in resolving issues.
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
• Professionally interact with clinical and non-clinical personnel, patients, and caregivers with respect.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate with a team approach.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
• 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; maintain automobile insurance in accordance with state law.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and 10-panel drug screening.
• Master of Science in prosthetic and/or orthotic program completion required. 
• Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology. 
• Knowledge of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses 
• Comprehension of medical terminology 
• Proven active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.

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%