Certified Orthotist

With ten patient care facilities along the coast of South Carolina, Carolina Orthotics & Prosthetics (COP) has been servicing the surrounding Lowcountry with quality orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care for over 30 years.

In 2021, Carolina Orthotics and Prosthetics joined Patient Care. Together we help we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. We are all about excellence and innovation - in the people we employ as well as in our products and services. Great people drive our culture and you'll you have the chance to grow in an ever-changing field, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences. Our employees are actively involved in shaping both our company and our industry.

We are looking for a Certified Orthotist. at the Medical University of South Carolina, Orthotic & Prosthetic Services in Charleston. In this position, the candidate will perform independent orthotic care within the scope of practice, as well as assisting Prosthetists/ Orthotists as needed. The clinic is located within the MUSC hospital and you will have the opportunity to work along with a host of other healthcare providers to grow your expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver quality orthotics, prosthetics, and professional services in relation to patient care.
• Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and prosthesis for patients.
• Does actual fabrication as may be needed to assure, quality, fit function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
• Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluate prosthetic/orthotic on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work and perform outcome measures as appropriate.
• Instruct patient in use of device.
• Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
• Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
• Maintenance of all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.
• Training of Technicians, Apprentices, Fitters, and/or other Practitioners, as appropriate.
• Develop a referral and client base that will profitably contribute to the practice's capabilities to better serve patients, referral sources and employees.
• Market the organization's professional services, through the development of strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources.
• Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities. This specifically includes, current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
• Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
• Special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including, vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to interact with clinical and non-clinical personnel, patients, and caregivers professionally and respectfully.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues.
• Proficient computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases.
• A valid driver's license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle; must have a reliable vehicle.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree OR Master's in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• Certified by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics (ABC) or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). Certification must be in good standing.
• In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well.
• Five years of experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics preferred, depending on CPO or CO.