Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician, CPO, CO

Hanger, Inc.

. Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patients’ needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services and recommend treatment options .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeGainesville • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Prosthetics and Orthotics, including patient evaluation, device design, fitting, and adjustment. Proficient in biomechanics, medical terminology, and effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.

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Board Certification In Prosthetics And/or OrthoticsPatient Evaluation And Treatment RecommendationDevice Design And FittingBiomechanics And Kinesiology KnowledgeEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Prosthetic Device DesignOrthotic Device DesignPatient AssessmentModel ModificationsStatic And Dynamic AlignmentsQuality And Performance ManagementClinical DocumentationGait AnalysisAnatomy And Physiology KnowledgeMedical Terminology

Soft Skills

Effective Oral And Written CommunicationActive ListeningTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

ProstheticsOrthoticsPatient CareHealthcare CollaborationRevenue TargetsMedicare ComplianceOSHA RequirementsBloodborne Pathogen SafetyClinical TrainingPatient Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patients’ needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services and recommend treatment options
Examine and evaluate patient needs related to disease and functional loss
Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
Select materials, take cast measurements, perform model modifications and layouts
Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments
Evaluate devices on patients and adjust for fit, function, medical efficacy and quality
Instruct patients in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
Identify and reconcile device issues to ensure patient satisfaction
Provide follow-up with patients and physicians
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health professionals
Manage materials, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy
Meet with physicians, case managers and referral sources to review services and develop business relationships
Plan and implement strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets with management
Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians as needed
Assist other clinical staff
Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities
Follow safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne pathogen and OSHA requirements
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned
May perform on-call or hospital calls, or float between Hanger Clinic locations

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 Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures standards
In states where licensure is required, ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required
Candidates certified in one discipline may be considered 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 a certified clinician’s supervision
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
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options
Ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Effective 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
Adequate near and distant visual acuity
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility
Adequate 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