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Orthotist/Prosthetist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Provide orthotic and/or prosthetic services in inpatient and outpatient settings .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing orthotic and prosthetic services, including patient assessment, device fabrication, and treatment planning. Proficient in clinical documentation, insurance practices, and maintaining professional standards in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Orthotics And Prosthetics ExperienceMaster's Degree In Orthotics And ProstheticsNCOPE-Approved Residency ProgramGeorgia Orthotics/Prosthetics LicenseCertification By American Board For Certification In Orthotics, Prosthetics And Pedorthics
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Hard Skills
Orthotic And Prosthetic FabricationPatient AssessmentDevice DesignMeasurement And Impression TakingPatient EducationFollow-Up CareClinical DocumentationInsurance Billing And CodingTreatment Plan FormulationJoint Commission Readiness
Soft Skills
Professional CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient InteractionTeam ContributionLearning Orientation
Certifications & Qualifications
NCOPE Residency CertificationABCOPP Certification
Industry Keywords
OrthoticsProstheticsPatient CareHealthcare StandardsClinical PracticeFinancial DocumentationAppointment ReadinessContinuing Education UnitsFacility AccreditationPatient Safety
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide orthotic and/or prosthetic services in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Evaluate and treat newborn through young-adult patients
- Fabricate orthotic and/or prosthetic appliances
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and formulate detailed treatment plans
- Take accurate measurements and impressions; design devices, components, and materials
- Evaluate fit and function of prescribed devices and provide patient education
- Perform follow-up care and adjust devices or treatment plans when necessary
- Communicate changes with physicians/referral sources and treatment-team members
- Complete accurate and timely clinical, technical, and financial documentation, including ordering
- Ensure chart notes are co-signed by a licensed clinician when necessary
- Apply insurance, billing, and coding practices to financial documentation
- Balance direct and indirect patient-care responsibilities and ensure appointment readiness
- Contribute to department projects, teams, or sponsored patient activities
- Seek learning opportunities from colleagues, physicians, interdisciplinary providers, manufacturers, and educational symposiums
- Promote a safe, professional environment through Joint Commission readiness and ABCOPP facility-accreditation standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- 1 year of experience in clinical orthotics and/or prosthetics (may include residency experience)
- Master’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics or current/completed residency in an NCOPE-approved residency program
- Graduates prior to 2014 without a Master’s degree must have completed an NCOPE-approved residency program
- Satisfactory current or completed NCOPE residency program and Board eligible within 12 months of employment, or certified Orthotist and/or Prosthetist by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
- Georgia orthotics/prosthetics license or proof of application within 12 months of employment
- Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively with patients/parents, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues
- Ability to obtain continuing education units necessary for certification achievement and maintenance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law