Assistant

• Examine and evaluate patients’ needs in relation to disease and functional loss
• Perform independent patient care for devices within scope
• Evaluate orthotic devices on patients and adjust them to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work
• Instruct patients in use of orthotic devices
• Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided
• Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities
• Provide follow-up with patients and physicians
• Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals
• Provide assistance to other clinical staff
• Adhere to all safety regulations and comply with Medicare, HIPAA, governmental, bloodborne, and OSHA requirements
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned
• Work under indirect supervision of a certified orthotist on projects of moderate complexity or custom nature when appropriately privileged
• Monitor patients over time and make necessary changes to devices to keep them in good condition

Assistant jobs in South Carolina

Certified Orthotic Fitter / Certified Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistant