Certified Orthotic Fitter

Certified Fitter

At MSC, we are dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and quality of life with over 75 years of experience and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). MSC is a 13-Time recipient of the NorthCoast 99 Award as a Top Workplace to work! MSC is a two-time recipient of the prestigious National HME Excellence Award for Best Home Medical Equipment company in the US. In addition, MSC is very proud to announce its debut on the Inc. 5000 list in 2024, marking a significant milestone in our company's growth and success! Join Our Team! We are excited to announce that we are hiring for a full-time hybrid position. Work in our office location on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work on other days. Benefits included!

The Certified Fitter fits and delivers prefabricated orthotic devices. The Certified Fitter works directly with patients to evaluate their needs, formulate a treatment plan, and provide follow-up care to ensure successful outcomes. The Certified Fitter is trained to provide certain custom-fitted, prefabricated, and off-the-shelf orthoses. Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with current treatment techniques and protocols established by the Orthotist.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review/formulate medical records, examine patients, evaluate, and document functional loss and orthotic needs of patients; formulate orthotic patient prescriptions for optimal management of upper and lower limb orthotic anomalies, both congenital and acquired, in collaboration with physicians and orthotist.
• Post materials used, cost and other pertinent information including nomenclature and cost to orthotic records to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Instruct patients on the limitations and proper use of orthotic devices and appliances; instruct patients regarding maintenance, storing and cleaning of devices and appliances.
• Consult with the orthotist, physicians, nurses, and physical therapists and vocational rehabilitation counselors regarding orthotic patient's needs.
• Carry pager and perform on-call duties as assigned and scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment Possible exposure to contagious diseases, communicable diseases, or blood-borne pathogens. May work in homes, community, schools, job sites, clinics or in a normal patient care environment in an acute hospital setting. Possess current unrestricted Michigan driver's license, automobile insurance, and available automobile. Driving distances within service area from office. Potential exposure to a variety of attitudes and personalities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications:

• Certified Fitter by ABC or BOC
• Employee must be eligible to be credentialed and hold privileges with all local hospitals
• Experienced in Microsoft Office and Windows based computer applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Presents a strong professional appearance
• Ability to perform multiple and adverse tasks simultaneously
• High organized and self-motivated
• Employee must have normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight
• Manual dexterity required to operate orthotic construction equipment
• Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting and reaching required