Orthotist
Job Description
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs; identify factors affecting appliance fit.
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
- Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination/measurement of patients.
- Maintain patients' records.
- Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
- Select materials and components to be used based on device design.
- Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
- Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances.
- Construct and fabricate appliances, or direct others constructing the appliances.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
- Two plus years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
- Masters of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSPO)
- Completion of NCOPE certified residency program
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
Meet Your Recruiter
Chad Kay
Hi, I'm Chad Kay, CPO, and I am Director or Orthotics and Prosthetics Staffing at LLOYD. I have spent the past 20+ years serving the O&P profession in a variety of roles. Starting as a laboratory assistant in high school and working my way up to being a clinical manager in NYC, I have gained a unique perspective of the O&P industry. It brings me great joy to apply this knowledge to now contribute to the advancement of O&P professionals' careers and the staffing needs for the clients whom we serve #LLOYDEMPLOYED.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family at the ice rink, pool, and traveling.
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