Orthotic Fitter

Orthotic Fitter The University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center is a large multi-disciplinary clinic dedicated to providing high quality orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic services for adults and children. The 30,000 square foot facility is located at 2850 S. Industrial Hwy,Ann Arbor, MI. We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. As an Orthotic Fitter at Michigan Medicine, you will work within a diverse environment while fitting compression garments, prefabricated orthoses and post mastectomy prostheses to improve patients' lives. You will possess the ability to provide clinical instruction to medical residents, prosthetic and orthotic trainees, and other medical professionals. The Orthotics and Prosthetics Center at Michigan Medicine is one of the few University based facilities in the country that offers comprehensive services and has been awarded the maximum three-year accreditation by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics. What perks and benefits can you look forward to? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage 2:1 Match on retirement savings Generous PTO program State of the art technology and equipment tremendous team support Opportunity to conduct research relative to your work Responsibilities* Measure and fit soft goods including breast prostheses and gradient compression garments, as well as off-the-shelf orthoses, which require minimal adjustments to meet individual patient requirements. Request assistance from a certified orthotist when significant adjustments to orthoses are required, such as heating, bending, cutting. Conduct preliminary fittings, final fittings and adjustments. Operate machinery such as sewing machines and occasionally use others as required. Train orthotic residents in soft-goods and post-mastectomy breast prosthesis fitting procedures. Required Qualifications* A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of manufacturer courses and/or has previous experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients Why Join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. What Benefits can you Look Forward to? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savings Work Schedule 8am-5 pm Monday through Friday Work Locations Ann Arbor, MI Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.