ORTHOTIST PRN

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Primary Purpose: Designs and fits devices to provide care to patients who have disabling conditions of the limbs and spine.

Minimum Specifications

Education:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Orthotics from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Must have completed a residency program supervised by a licensed prosthetist or orthotist.

Experience:

Requires clinical license and/or certification typically obtained through advanced education and advanced practical knowledge of job area obtained through extensive clinical experience.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience: none

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

Must have current license with the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

American Heart Association

American Red Cross Rescuer

Military Training Network

Prefer certification with The American Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Required Tests for Placement: N/A

Skills or Special Abilities:

Requires specialized knowledge gained through a combination of experience and/or advanced clinical education, including licensure and certification.

Work follows a legally defined scope of practice.

Applies clinical knowledge and experience to achieve operational goals and targets and impacts the overall achievement of results for the job area/department/function.

Responsible for improving upon existing systems and processes to solve problems in the clinical space.

May lead and/or organize the work of other lower-level clinical professionals or clinical/technical support, or manage processes and programs.

Communicates information typically within and outside the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing difficult or sensitive information requiring explanation, interpretation, and consensus-building for patients and others within the care team.

Influences others within own department regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees across the department within their area of expertise.

May make improvements to existing clinical approaches, practices, and processes.

Executes clinical processes to solve difficult and complex, problems to meet patient needs and/or deliver high-quality care to patients.

Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers within the organization.

Collaborates with healthcare team members to identify patient needs. Reviews prescriptions that specify the types of orthotic appliances to be made to ensure optimal functional use by the patient. Provides education and training to healthcare team members regarding orthotics.

Measures, fabricates and adjusts casts and custom orthotics while ensuring minimal patient discomfort, optimal function, fit, comfort, alignment, and appearance for patients in compliance with the physician’s instructions and established procedures. Educates and counsels patients on the use of the applied device. Documents medical records in a timely manner to ensure the record is current.

Maintains knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Orthotics area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and PHHS.

Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of Orthotics by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

Trains, motivates, and assists with the selection and evaluation of employees. Functions as a work leader providing operational support and supervision of staff, demonstrating a working knowledge of all job responsibilities under his/her leadership. Performs as backup to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary. Requires an understanding of reporting staff's duties.

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