Prosthetist and Orthotist Clinician, CPO, CO, Board Eligible

Hanger, Inc.

. Provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePoplar Bluff • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and device design. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare professionals and mentoring clinical staff while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Prosthetic And Orthotic CarePatient Assessment And Treatment PlanningBoard Certification In Prosthetics And/or OrthoticsBiomechanics And Kinesiology KnowledgeEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Prosthetic Device DesignOrthotic Device DesignGait AnalysisModel ModificationsStatic And Dynamic AlignmentsClinical DocumentationPatient InstructionQuality And Performance ManagementMaterial SelectionBiomedical Techniques

Soft Skills

Active ListeningTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In ProstheticsBoard Certification In OrthoticsABC Board-Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Medicare ComplianceOSHA RequirementsBloodborne Pathogen StandardsClinical TrainingPatient Satisfaction

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
Examine and evaluate patient needs related to disease and functional loss
Design prosthetic and orthotic devices
Select materials, take cast measurements, perform model modifications and layouts
Fit devices, 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 resolve 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 referral relationships
Plan and implement strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets
Document detailed clinical notes in patient records
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians
Assist other clinical staff
Provide information to administrative staff for reimbursement activities
Follow safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne pathogen and OSHA requirements
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Potentially perform on-call or hospital calls and float between Hanger Clinic locations
Primarily provide orthotic care, with potential expansion into prosthetics as patient demand increases

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 in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics
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 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
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 independently
Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain records, recognize people and understand written directions
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

Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Competitive compensation packages
8 paid national holidays and 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 and part-time opportunities
Generous employee referral bonus program
Mentorship programs (mentor and mentee)
Student loan repayment assistance by location
Regional and national traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
Volunteering opportunities for local and national events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
Specialized training and continuing education
Back-office support
Potential career path and professional growth opportunities