Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician, CPO, CP, Board Eligible

Hanger, Inc.

. Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patients’ prosthetic and orthotic needs and recommend treatment options .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLincoln • Nebraska • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prosthetics and orthotics, including patient evaluation, device design, fitting, and adjustment. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare professionals and instruct patients.

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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 AssessmentStatic And Dynamic AlignmentsQuality And Performance ManagementClinical DocumentationGait AnalysisMedical TerminologyBiomedical TechniquesMaterial Selection

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementActive Listening

Certifications & Qualifications

ABC Board CertificationBOC CertificationState Licensure

Industry Keywords

ProstheticsOrthoticsPatient SatisfactionHealthcare CollaborationMedicare ComplianceOSHA Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patients’ prosthetic and orthotic needs and recommend treatment options
Examine and evaluate patient needs related to disease and functional loss
Formulate designs for prosthetic and orthotic devices
Select materials, take cast measurements, modify models and prepare layouts
Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments
Evaluate and adjust devices for fit, function, medical efficacy and quality
Instruct patients in use of prosthetic and orthotic devices
Identify and resolve 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 referral relationships
Plan and implement strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets
Provide detailed clinical notes in patient records
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians
Assist other clinical staff
Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities
Comply with safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne pathogen and OSHA requirements
Perform assigned duties and special projects
May perform on-call or hospital calls and float between Hanger Clinic locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from ABC or BOC, or a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility
Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure where 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 experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under supervision of a certified clinician
Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology
Thorough understanding of componentry and 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
Active listening, reading and comprehension skills
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options
Interpersonal and professional relationship-building skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Organizational, time management and planning skills
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds independently
Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during the workday
Visual acuity sufficient for accurate records and recognizing people
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions
Ability to push wheeled equipment
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

Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Tuition assistance
8 paid national holidays
4 additional floating holidays
PTO including vacation and sick time
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) savings and retirement plan
Paid parental bonding leave for new parents
Flexible work schedules
Part-time opportunities
Employee referral bonus program
Mentorship programs
Student loan repayment assistance by location
Regional and national traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
Volunteering opportunities at local and national events