Orthotist/Prosthetist/Pedorthist

Location:Avera Orthopedics 69th & LouiseWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$82,160.00 - $123,240.00Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewOversees the development and operations of Avera Orthotics and is responsible for the clinical performance, financial performance, set up, development, quality assurance, business development, sales, customer service and strategic growth. Responsible for professional orthotics for ambulatory patients at Avera. Evaluates patients for appropriate orthotic treatment. In consultation with clinical staff, therapists, referring physicians and determines an optimal treatment plan and selects appropriate orthoses. This position is responsible for oversight of the design, fabrication fitting and modification of orthoses and functions independently in nearly all patient care situations.What you will doCoordinates inventory management – par levels, ordering, and maintaining supply space. Maintains supply of orthoses, DME when needed, supplies and components.Evaluates and treats patients for appropriate orthotic and treatment.Participates and assists in the Administration of the orthotics and/or prosthetics modification lab/space.Provides guidance and direction to peers and referring resources on scope of skill set for program development. Responsible for Orthotics programs space. Consults when necessary with clinical staff, therapists and providers on optimal treatment plan.Attends continuing education conferences and shares information with other collaborative health care associates.Provides leadership to process improvement activities and department's educational opportunities.Interfaces with referral sources.Expert knowledge of billing and coding.Expert knowledge of Accreditation Standards and provides leadership in preparing and participating in surveys.Ability to work at assigned clinic and help develop outreaches when appropriate.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Certified Orthotist (CO) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire orCertified Prosthetist (CP) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire orDME Specialist (CDME) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire orCertified Pedorthist (C.Ped.) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire orOrthotic Fitter (COF) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1 year of Fellowship4-6 years of development in Orthotics and ProstheticsExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera McKennan