Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC) - Full Time

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

 

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

 

 

 

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate and pediatric subspecialties medical center.  We have an opportunity for a (PRN- Temp to cover leave) Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC) to join our team to cover leave.  The Certified Orthotist or Prosthetist assesses, measures, casts, modifies, begins fabrication and fits patients for orthotics / prosthetic devices.  Requires ability to communicate with multi challenged patients, family members, care givers and other patient care staff.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

• The Prosthetist/Orthotist is responsible for the assessment, measurement, casting, modification, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices under appropriate prescription criteria. 
• Responsible for the development of patient treatment plans including the design of the appropriate device and component selection in accordance to the physician prescription; appropriate, timely and compliant patient documentation utilizing EMR system; and the establishment of short and long term patient goals for documented outcomes. 
• The Prosthetist/Orthotist is responsible to direct the technical staff in fabrication of specific orthotic and prosthetic devices following an organized and orderly work flow with reasonable delivery dates of the orthosis/prosthesis to patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to correctly repair or make adjustments to orthotic/prosthetic devices according to written work orders.

Note:  This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities.  The incumbet may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED required

Experience

• 1 year expereience as certified O&P with emphasis in Pediatrics preferred

Certification and Licensure

• Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) or board eligible Orthotist/Prosthetist required