Orthotist/Prosthetist/Pedorthist

Location: Avera Orthopedics 69th & Louise Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: $82,160.00 - $123,240.00 Position Highlights You Belong at Avera Be 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 Overview Oversees 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 do Coordinates 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 Qualifications The 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 or Certified Prosthetist (CP) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or DME Specialist (CDME) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire or Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped.) - American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Upon Hire or Orthotic Fitter (COF) - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1 year of Fellowship 4-6 years of development in Orthotics and Prosthetics Expectations and Standards Commitment 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 Some Avera 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 retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera 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 . At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr