Certified Orthotics Fitter

Certified Orthotics Fitter

Gray, TN

Hands-on patient clinical care (fitting and applying orthoses)

Physical assessment

Orthotic requirement assessment

Verification of prescription / documentation

Consultation with and/or referral to other health care professionals

Adjustments to accommodate individual anatomic contours

Patient education and instruction

Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient well-being which includes, but is not limited to:

• Adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Following patient care guidelines and procedures
• Maintaining a safe and professional environment for patient care
• Comprehension of claims development and submission

Brightree patient entry

Insurance guidelines and verification

Insurance Prior Authorization submittals to Billing Department.

ICD 10 coding

Manage spinal & cervical brace inventory (order, stock, and monthly reports) for Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, and Laughlin Memorial Hospital.

Manage Continuum facility tickets and clinical documentation for billing-ready entry. Future expansion and upgrade of Continuum into several new facilities.

Manage Continuum physical inventory

Confirmation of all Spinal Program delivery tickets

Maintain good working relationships with all team members

Educate team members with all aspects pertaining to orthotic devices

Conduct quarterly in-services with team members and physicians

Coordinate care and services with Acute Inpatient Therapy department.

Coordinate stock and fitting responsibilities with Central Supply Services and Excel

Consulting relationship with ordering physicians

Manage Spinal Program on-call scheduling for Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital with direct reporting to Director of Orthopedic Services

Manage facility billing for all unbillable orthotic service

Quipt Home Medical