Wright & Filippis (W&F) has built a well-earned reputation as one of the country’s leading home healthcare providers by creating personal and professional satisfaction within our associates upon the foundation of Equality, Trust, Mutual Respect and Teamwork. These values have been integrated and celebrated throughout our organization since 1944.
In 2020, W&F welcomed as an investor one of the world’s leading componentry companies, Ottobock. As a pioneer of some of the most advanced prosthetics and orthotics available including the C-Leg microprocessor knee, the bebionic hand and the C-Brace KAFO, Ottobock has been a global leader in the O&P industry for over 100 years.
We are looking for a Certified Pedorthist at our Rochester Hills patient care facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluates patients with physical disabilities, disease or deformity for appropriate orthotic treatment (i.e. therapeutic shoes, inserts, and other orthoses).
Formulate design of pedorthotic devices; Use scanning technology, casting, and foam impressions.
Direct technicians and/or assist in fabrication of some items.
Select materials, makes cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.
Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
Instruct patients on care of pedorthic devices and confirm their understanding of wear and use of devices.
Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
Provide assistance to other clinical staff.
Participate in continuing education to be proficient in techniques and material properties.
Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
Adhere to all safety regulations; Compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; Compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to assess patient conditions and recommend treatment options.
Knowledge of and ability to assist in evaluation of foot orthotic needs on a diverse patient population.
Skill in casting and model modification techniques.
Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.
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.
Time management skills; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues.
Proficient computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in orthotics and prosthetics; OR a Bachelors degree in any major and a pedorthic certificate form a CAAHEP accredited program a 12-month National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) accredited residency program.
An equivalent combination of education and experience to meet board eligibility.
Current board certification or board eligible in Pedorthics (i.e. American Board Certified (ABC)).
2-5 years’ demonstrated past experience in providing pedorthic services under the supervision of a certified practitioner.
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