Resident - Department of Prosthetics-Orthotics

Resident - Department of Prosthetics-Orthotics

Specific responsibilities: The residency program is essential to the academic mission of the School of Health Professions and ensures UTSW remains a leader in Prosthetic-Orthotic education.

Provided direct patient care and fabrication under the supervision of a certified prosthetist-orthotics in outpatient and hospital settings.

Fabrication and timely documentation.

Assist in research projects for the program.

Fulfill NCOPE residency requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned

Residency training is a requirement for Prosthetics-Orthotics graduates' certification. Prosthetics-Orthotics residents provide direct patient care and fabrication under the supervision of a P-O clinician. This involves seeing patients in outpatient clinics and University hospitals. Residents also increase the volume of patients that can be served in the Prosthetics-Orthotics clinic.

Salary: Non-Negotiable

Experience and Education:

Must have graduated from an NCOPE-accredited program with a Master's degree in prosthetics-orthotics

Selected applicants will need to apply for a Texas license upon hire.

Job Duties / Descriptions:

Provide direct patient care and fabrication under the supervision of a certified prosthetist-orthotics in outpatient and hospital settings.

Fabrication, timely documentation.

Assist in research projects for the program.

Fulfill NCOPE residency requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned

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BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

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SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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