Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician, CPO, CP

Hanger, Inc.

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeApple Valley • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prosthetic and orthotic services, including patient evaluation, device design, and fitting. Possesses strong communication skills for instructing patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Prosthetic Device DesignOrthotic Device DesignGait AnalysisCast MeasurementsStatic And Dynamic AlignmentsMedical TerminologyPatient Care ServicesQuality And Performance ManagementRevenue Target PlanningClinical Note Documentation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementActive ListeningTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

ProstheticsOrthoticsBiomechanicsPathomechanicsKinesiologyAnatomyPhysiologyMedicare ComplianceOSHA RequirementsPatient Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with physicians to evaluate and analyze patients’ needs for prosthetic and/or orthotic services
Recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary
Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss
Formulate designs for prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
Select materials, make cast measurements, 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 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 while balancing costs and operational/financial performance
Meet with physicians, case managers and referral sources to review services and develop business relationships
Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets
Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians when needed
Assist other clinical staff
Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities
Follow safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne 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 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 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 services
Active listening, reading and comprehension skills
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options
Interpersonal, organizational, time management and planning skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds alone
Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain records, recognize people and understand written direction
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions
Ability to push wheeled equipment
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment and supplies
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation Packages
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
Bonus