Certified Prosthetist Orthotist - CPO
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$10,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible Summary A Certified Orthotist Prosthetist is a healthcare professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient care. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management. Essential Job Responsibilities

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Assessment of patients with impairment of human movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities that would impede their ability to participate in their social environment or other activities in order to determine a functional intervention. Produces Orthotic/Prosthetic devices as prescribed by the referring physician.
• Formulation of a treatment plan, with other health care providers as prescribed by the referring physician based upon a comprehensive assessment to design an intervention to alleviate limitations and enhance function.
• Implementation of the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan, and overseeing certified assistants.
• Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic and prosthetic outcomes.
• Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient protection which includes, but is not limited to:
  • adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
  • maintaining a safe and professional environment for patient care
  • comprehension of claims development and submission
• Maintains mandatory education requirements.
• Adherence to ABC Code of Professional Responsibility.
• Follows charting procedures and maintains records; completes in a timely manner according to department policy.
• Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by:

Treating everyone with dignity and respectOpening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented culturesGrowing talent and peopleEvaluating and eliminating disparitiesTaking action against injustices, bias and racismHonoring our differences and how to collaborateEducating staff, patients and the communities we care forRestoring Hope and Freedom, togetherCustomer Service Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.Essential Job Qualifications Demonstrate knowledge and skills with Upper and lower limb prosthetics, Cranial, Spinal, upper and lower limb orthotics, for pediatric and geriatric patients.Bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics for a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics and prosthetic certificate from a CAAHEP accredited programCertification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (CPO) or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC).Physical Requirements for Essential Job QualificationNoneOccasionally(Less than 1/3)Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)Majority (More than 2/3)Remain in a stationary positionxTraverse or move around work locationxUse keyboardxOperate or use department specific equipmentxAscend/Descend equipment or ladderxPosition self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the rolexReceive and communicate information and ideas for understandingxTransport, position, and/or exert forceUp to 10 poundsxUp to 25 poundsxUp to 50 poundsxUp to 75 poundsxMore than 100 poundsxOther weight: Up to poundsOtherThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation.Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.MFBANIJ