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UNC Health

Prosthetic Orthotic Assistant

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

Prosthetic Orthotic Assistant Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. The ...

ForMotion

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Mobile, AL · On-site

Perform basic patient assessments with oversight * Assist in treatment planning for standard orthotic/prosthetic cases * Perform casting/scanning and communicate fabrication needs * Conduct initial ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an orthotic prosthetic assistant?

To thrive as an Orthotic Prosthetic Assistant, you need a foundation in human anatomy, basic biomechanics, and fabrication techniques, typically gained through a relevant certificate or associate degree. Familiarity with specialized hand tools, casting materials, and digital scan or CAD/CAM systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and patients are essential soft skills. These competencies are vital for assisting in the accurate creation and fitting of orthotic and prosthetic devices, ensuring patient comfort and successful outcomes.

What does an orthotic prosthetic assistant do?

A typical day for an Orthotic Prosthetic Assistant involves assisting certified practitioners with patient assessments, taking measurements or impressions, and helping fabricate or adjust orthotic and prosthetic devices. You may spend time in both clinical and laboratory settings, preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that devices meet specification and comfort requirements. Interaction with patients is common, as you support fittings and provide education on device use and care. The role is collaborative, requiring close coordination with orthotists, prosthetists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.

What is an orthotic prosthetic assistant?

An Orthotic Prosthetic Assistant supports certified orthotists and prosthetists in the design, fabrication, fitting, and maintenance of orthotic and prosthetic devices. They assist with patient care, take measurements, make adjustments, and help educate patients on proper device use. Their role is crucial in ensuring that patients receive comfortable and functional orthopedic devices. Assistants also maintain equipment, document patient progress, and follow safety guidelines. This position requires hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.

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Orthotist-Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Walla Walla, WA • On-site

$89K/yr

Other

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

This position functions primarily in the Orthotic Prosthetic Clinical Service as part of the VISN 20 Prosthetics and Sensory Aides Service Line.
The GS-12 Orthotist-Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner) is in a non- supervisory position.
Qualifications:Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency: Orthotists, prosthetists, or orthotist/prosthetists must be proficient in spoken and written as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
  • Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program. OR, A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program. Graduates of foreign degree programs must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in orthotics and prosthetics.
  • Board Certification: Candidates must be board certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist. The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education. Certification as a technician, pedorthist, assistant or fitter does not meet this requirement.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations for GS-12 Orthotist/Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner):
  • Experience: Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as an orthotist/prosthetist functioning as a full member of the clinical team which includes significant involvement in treatment plan development for the most complex types of conditions.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSA and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment- specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
    • Knowledge of regulatory requirements established by the ABC, BOC, the National Committee for Orthotic/Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), the International Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (IAOP), the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), etc.
    • *Knowledge of administrative functions including budget development and management, inventory management, space and workload planning, as well as knowledge of the National Prosthetic Patient Database (NPPD), knowledge of the Prosthetic National Software (PNS) package, Decision Support System (DSS), and knowledge of accreditation requirements for orthotic and prosthetic laboratories and certification requirements for individuals.
    • *Ability to analyze data and provide reports using CPRS, Vista, DSS, HCPCS codes and other patient database information.
    • *Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices.
Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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