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How much do prosthetic practitioner jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for prosthetic practitioner in the United States is $19.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Prosthetic Practitioner vs Prosthetist?

AspectProsthetic PractitionerProsthetist
CredentialsTypically requires certification or licensing depending on regionRequires formal education, certification, and licensing as a prosthetist
Work EnvironmentWorks in clinics, hospitals, or prosthetic facilitiesWorks in clinical settings, manufacturing labs, or hospitals
Industry UsageUsed broadly for professionals involved in prosthetic care and fittingSpecific title for licensed specialists designing and fitting prostheses

The main difference is that a Prosthetic Practitioner often refers to a professional involved in prosthetic care with varying certification levels, while a Prosthetist is a licensed specialist with formal training and certification. Both roles work closely in patient care, but the Prosthetist typically has more specialized qualifications and responsibilities.

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Delaware Certified Orthotist or Prosthetist Practitioner

Lawall Prosthetic and Orthotic Services

Dover, DE

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

PROSTHETIST / PROSTHETIC PRACTITIONER
Fast growing and employee friendly, with an exciting opportunity for a Certified Orthotist or Certified Prosthetist or Orthotist Practitioner in our Dover, DE location. Patient Management and quality delivery of services and procedures to client/patients in need of orthotic or prosthetic care. Functions include evaluation, consultations with physicians, therapists, patients, etc., prescription recommendations, design, fabrication, fitting, patient/client training, and patient records.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Regional Manager
Board of Directors
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Marketing the Firm’s professional services, through the development of strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources.
  • To deliver quality orthoses/prostheses and professional services in relation to patient care.
  • To comply with Lawall HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Develop a referral and client base that will profitably contribute to the practice’s capabilities to better serve patients/clients, referral sources and employees.
  • Maintenance of all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete at the end of each day.
  • Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and prostheses for his/her patients.
  • Does actual fabrication as may be needed to assure, quality, fit, function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
  • Achieving and maintaining professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities. This specifically includes current “state of the art” knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
  • Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
  • Training of technicians, apprentices, and/or other practitioners, as appropriate.
  • Maintain neat, clean and orderly work spaces and common areas used during work or breaks.
  • Professionalism in conduct, appearance, and communication.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate of an accredited college. Degree/Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics.
  • Certified Orthotist (CO) or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)
  • Experience/Knowledge
  • Certified by ABC or eligible to be certified by ABC
  • Licensed or eligible for State licensure
  • Certified or eligible for Certification by BOC
  • Certified in CPR
  • Minimum 3 years in Orthotic and Prosthetic field.
We offer a competitive compensation package and a great work environment. If you are someone looking to use your talents to help our clients meet their needs, and work with an exciting team, we want to hear from you.

We promote a drug-free workplace and all job offers will be contingent on passing a drug screen and a favorable pre-employment background check with the hospital.