Prosthetist and Orthotist Clinician, CPO

Hanger, Inc.

. Provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeChula Vista • 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 care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and device fitting. Proficient in biomechanics, medical terminology, and effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.

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Prosthetic And Orthotic CarePatient Assessment And Treatment PlanningBiomechanics And KinesiologyBoard Certification In Prosthetics And/or OrthoticsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Prosthetic Device DesignOrthotic Device DesignStatic And Dynamic AlignmentsPatient Fitting TechniquesClinical Note MaintenanceGait AnalysisComponentry UnderstandingMedical Terminology ProficiencyPatient Care InstructionQuality And Performance Management

Soft Skills

Active ListeningTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In Prosthetics And/or OrthoticsABC Board-Eligibility In Prosthetics And/or Orthotics

Industry Keywords

Patient SatisfactionMedicare ComplianceOSHA RequirementsBloodborne Pathogen SafetyReferral Relationship Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care
Assess patients and formulate, implement and follow up on treatment plans
Collaborate with physicians to evaluate patient needs and recommend treatment options
Formulate designs for prosthetic and orthotic devices
Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications and 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
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 performance
Develop referral relationships with physicians, case managers and other referral sources
Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets
Maintain detailed clinical notes in 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
Perform on-call, hospital calls or float between Hanger Clinic locations as needed

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
Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure where required
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 presentation 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
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 fifty (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
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 supervision of a certified clinician

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