Orthotic Fitter- FT *sign on bonus*

General Summary / Responsibilities The Orthotic Fitter is responsible for providing patient care under the supervision of a certified orthotist, using off‑the‑shelf and prefabricated orthoses/braces. The role includes evaluating patient needs, performing fittings, making minor modifications as needed, adjusting for proper fit, maintaining documentation of services provided, and may be asked to participate in provider training. Qualifications Education Minimum: Bachelor’s degree Area of study or major: Athletic Training or Physical Therapy Preferred: BOC or ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter Licensure / Certification / Registration American Board for Certification or Board of Certification Certified Orthotic Fitter CPR Required Athletic Trainer Physical Therapist Experience Minimum: 1 – 3 years of job‑related experience Knowledge / Skills Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non‑custom orthotic devices such as cervical orthoses, pressure gradient hose, trusses, non‑complex prefabricated spinal orthoses (excluding those for unstable spinal conditions), and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures) Thorough understanding of medical terminology Effective communication skills for accurate, concise and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff Ability to instruct clinical and non‑clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient‑care services Excellent customer service skills required Ability to evaluate information and make independent judgments Experience with computer informational systems Must have good organizational skills and work well with others Knowledge of bracing/orthotics Effective time management/organizational skills Board certification as Orthotic Fitter or a board‑certified Orthotist #J-18808-Ljbffr System Support