Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Certified Prosthetist / Orthotist (CPO) in Jacksonville, FL.

The Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO) is responsible for evaluating patients with limb deficiencies or neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments, designing appropriate prosthetic and orthotic solutions, and overseeing the fabrication, fitting, and adjustment of devices. This role provides patient-centered care aimed at restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing overall quality of life.

This is a clinical setting with occasional time in fabrication lab environments. May require occasional travel between clinic locations or to patient facilities including the Operating Room.

Essential Functions

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Regular interaction with patients requiring hands-on activities such as casting, molding, and device fitting.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments of patients requiring prosthetic or orthotic intervention.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient goals, and functional needs.
• Design, measure, cast/scan, fit, and adjust custom prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Conduct follow-up appointments to ensure optimal device function, comfort, and patient satisfaction.
• Educate patients and caregivers on device use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and rehabilitation expectations.
• Work directly with in-house physicians and providers to develop the most effective custom devices.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Technical & Fabrication Oversight

• Create detailed design specifications and oversee fabrication processes in collaboration with technicians.
• Utilize traditional fabrication methods and digital CAD/CAM technologies as appropriate.
• Ensure devices meet clinical standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluation, treatment plans, device design, fabrication notes, and follow-up records.
• Complete coding and billing documentation according to department regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with HIPAA and other privacy and ethical standards.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with referring physicians, physical/occupational therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care.

Professional Development & Quality Assurance

• Stay current with advancements in prosthetic and orthotic technologies, materials, and best practices.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain ABC certification while attending industry conferences.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives, process improvements, and clinic protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program is required; Master's Degree is preferred.
• Current certification as a CPO through the American Board for Certification (ABC).
• Eligible for state licensure or current Florida license holder.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist is required.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM systems, 3D scanning, and advanced componentry (microprocessor knees, myoelectric systems, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, post-op patients, and families is preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR documentations systems is preferred.
• Experience with O and P lab equipment and custom device fabrication is preferred.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.