Certified Prosthetist Orthotist Clinician, CPO

Hanger, Inc.

. Provide comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic patient care for adult and pediatric patients .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeAvondale • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prosthetic and orthotic patient care, including evaluation, design, fitting, and adjustment of devices. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with patients, physicians, and clinical staff.

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Prosthetic And Orthotic Patient CareBoard Certification In Prosthetics And/or OrthoticsBiomechanics And Pathomechanics UnderstandingEffective Oral And Written CommunicationPatient Assessment And Treatment Recommendation

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Hard Skills

Prosthetic Device DesignOrthotic Device DesignStatic And Dynamic AlignmentsPatient Fitting And AdjustmentClinical Note MaintenanceGait AnalysisKinesiologyAnatomy And PhysiologyMedical TerminologyBiomedical Techniques

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeamworkOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementActive Listening

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification From ABC Or BOCABC Board-Eligibility In Prosthetics And/or Orthotics

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical TrainingRevenue TargetsQuality And Performance ProcessesOSHA ComplianceMedicare ComplianceBloodborne Pathogen SafetyState LicensurePatient SatisfactionHealthcare Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic patient care for adult and pediatric patients
Evaluate patients and analyze needs related to disease and functional loss
Collaborate with physicians and recommend treatment options
Formulate designs for prosthetic and orthotic devices
Select materials, take casts and measurements, modify models and create layouts
Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments
Evaluate and adjust devices for fit, function, medical efficacy and quality
Instruct patients in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices
Identify and reconcile device issues to ensure patient satisfaction
Follow up with patients and physicians
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health professionals
Manage materials, quality and performance processes while balancing costs and operational performance
Meet with physicians, case managers and referral sources to review services and develop business relationships
Implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets with management
Maintain detailed clinical notes in patient records
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians
Assist other clinical staff
Support administrative reimbursement activities
Comply with safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne pathogen and OSHA requirements
Perform on-call, hospital calls or float between Hanger Clinic locations as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or the foreign equivalent, and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics
A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well
Candidates certified in one discipline may see patients in their certified discipline while completing residency in the other discipline
Candidates who are not certified or board-eligible may be considered with at least 5 years of demonstrated past experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under the supervision of a certified clinician
Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology
Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses
Thorough understanding of medical terminology
Effective oral and written communication and reporting skills
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on patient care objectives
Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options
Interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, time management and planning skills
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds alone
Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day
Sufficient near and distant visual acuity
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility
Fine motor skills for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment and supplies
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401k Savings and Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
Relocation Assistance
Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
Professional clinical expertise, established clinical practice guidelines, innovative technologies, specialized training & continuing education
Back office support