Clinical Assistant / Orthotic Fitter / Certified Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Under direct supervision* of a certified clinician, assist certified and/or licensed practitioners in their provision of patient care services and perform other assigned tasks.  The Clinical Aide will work under the general direction of the ACM/CM or his/her designee.

Responsibilities

• Provide OTS orthotics independently
• Under direct supervision, assist practitioners with patient care.
• Prepare a room and patient for treatment, make and modify molds, perform technical fabrication, and complete administrative tasks.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation of patient care provided.
• Execute modifications, adjustments, and repairs as determined by the supervising clinician.
• Perform selected patient care procedures, including the fitting of soft good items.
• Provide alterations to the fitting of soft good items, if necessary.
• Provide patient follow-up for selected orthotic and prosthetic patients under direction of supervising certified clinician.
• Perform shipping, receiving, and monitor inventory and other clerical tasks.
• Contact vendors to order prosthetic and orthotic materials
• Ensure all patient procedures are performed in alignment with the certifying clinician

*Direct supervision: This level of supervision requires the supervising credentialed individual to be available for consultation throughout the patient care process. The supervisor must: be physically on site or be available in real-time via audio and visual technology while the care is being provided, perform a real-time visual assessment of the care provided to the patient, review the documentation of the services rendered by the supervised individual, and countersign all entries by the caregiver in the patient’s clinical record within 15 days. The supervisor is the designated individual credentialed by a nationally recognized Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic certifying board, or is licensed, who oversees and is solely responsible for the delivery of appropriate, effective, ethical and safe orthotic, prosthetic and/or pedorthic patient care. The supervisor may oversee patient care services only in the discipline(s) they are credentialed and within the ABC defined scope of practice.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 0 - 1 year of experience in a customer service or patient facing role
• Preference for allied health professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc)**

• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.