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About Martin Bionics
Martin Bionics was founded with the aim of restoring freedom to those with limb loss and limb difference; freedom from the constraints of traditional prosthetics & freedom to pursue the life they desire to cultivate. Our primary means of accomplishing this is through the provision of compassionate care within our own clinics as well as innovative technology, both in our clinics and broadly throughout the field.
Mission Statement
Martin Bionics exists to serve those with limb loss/limb difference by providing innovative technology & compassionate care designed to restore comfort, independence, and hope for a better life.
Core Values

• Humane - Characterized by such behavior or disposition towards others as befits a human being.
• 1. Gentle or kindly in demeanor or action; civil, courteous, friendly, obliging.
  2. Marked by sympathy with and consideration for the needs and distresses of others; feeling and showing compassion and tenderness...; kind, benevolent.
• Humble - Marked by the absence of self-assertion or self-exaltation; modest, unpretentious; the opposite of proud.
• Honorable - Characterized by principles of honor, probity, or rectitude; upright, honest.
• Heroic - Having recourse to bold measures; boldly experimental; attempting great things.

Certified Prosthetist
Highlights
Title
Prosthetist
Employment Type
Full-Time, Exempt
Location
1005 E St Elmo Rd Building 9, Austin, TX
Compensation
Competitive Salary, Benefits, & Bonus Structure
Supervisor
Clinic Manager
Summary
The Prosthetist is responsible for managing day-to-day clinical care, conducting comprehensive patient assessments to create individualized prosthetic treatment plans and performing procedures to deliver appropriate services, including prosthesis fabrication. In collaboration with the rest of the team, this individual will develop & execute the plan of care, including ongoing/follow-up appointments and evaluation, ensuring optimal fit and function of the prosthesis and compliance with various management policies. The ideal teammate will also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, engaging in various personal and professional development courses and programs.
Primary Duties
Patient Care

• Assess patient needs and design prosthetic devices based on trauma, disease, or functional loss

• Collaborate with physicians on patient evaluations and development of prosthetic treatment plans

• Demonstrate expertise in biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic componentry

• Perform measurements, castings, modifications, and prosthetic fabrication and fittings

• Evaluate and adjust prosthetic devices for optimal fit, function, and quality

• Instruct patients on prosthetic use and provide ongoing follow-up

Records & Documentation

• Maintain accurate patient records, completing clinical notes in a timely fashion

• Ensure compliance with safety, Medicare, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations

Office Administration

• Contribute to general housekeeping as well as regular equipment maintenance.

• Actively participate in meetings (e.g., WIP, safety, etc.)

• Aid in inventory counts

Additional Duties

• All other job duties as assigned.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

• Analytical - Creative, problem-solving ability.
• Articulate - Both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative - Constructively workshop solutions to problems with others. Team player.
• Curious - Willingness to learn and ask thoughtful questions.
• Flexible - Resilience in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Interpersonal - Able to empathize with customers and team members.
• Motivated - Independently takes initiative and proposes solutions. Self-starter.
• Organized - Attentive to detail.

Department Structure

• Clinic Manager
• • Prosthetist
  • Prosthetic Assistant
  • Prosthetic Technician
  • Patient Care Coordinator
  • Patient Advocate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Prosthetics (if certified after 2014)

• Certified ABC Practitioner in Prosthetics

• Practicing Texas O&P license

• 2 years clinical experience in prosthetics, including time spent on internship and residency

• 2 years of technical experience

Evaluation

• Regular, informal one-on-one meetings with supervisor for bi-directional feedback
• Formal performance review to take place annually

Physical Demands

• Frequent & light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Extended periods of sitting and standing

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, including generous employer contribution to health insurance premium

• 3-weeks paid time off (PTO)

• 11 paid holidays annually, including 2 floating holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match

• Company provided short-term disability and life insurance, plus option for supplemental short-term and long-term disability insurance