Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Location: This will start as a floating position, must be able to travel daily to either Dearborn, Detroit, Royal Oak, Macomb, Southfield or other Metro Detroit locations. Hours: M-F, 8:30 - 5. Salary and Benefits: Hart Medical Equipment offers a competitive salary and benefits package. EOE. SUMMARY This position assesses patients, designs, fits and/or adapts orthotic/prosthetic equipment for patients with the highest level of customer service. The role also interacts with current and potential referral sources, including physicians, case managers, office managers, etc., acting as a point of contact between referrals and operations to ensure service and quality expectations are met. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and identify factors that could affect appliance fit. Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, making adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort. Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses. Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthotic and prosthetic devices. Repair and modify orthotic/prosthetic appliances. Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars. Show and explain orthotic/prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers. Identify, develop and retain key referral sources. Work closely with management in developing sales goals and objectives. Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures related to the above duties. Maintain a genuine care and concern for patients and their families. Be available on call. Possess a personal vehicle in good working condition for site and home visits. Provide orthotics education for HME employees. Assist in coordinating orthotics/prosthetics inventory levels. Conduct in‑services for referral sources and related groups. Complete monthly expense/mileage reports as required by manager. Perform other duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive, and positive with internal and external customers and coworkers. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or GED. College degree in an allied health field or other related area preferred. Certified by ABC and/or BOC as a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist. Strong background in patient care and customer service. Familiarity with payer source requirements and legal aspects is beneficial. Two years of related clinical experience preferred. Skills & Abilities Represent Hart Medical Equipment and oneself in a courteous, dynamic, and engaging manner, building confidence and trust with customers, referrals, and employees. Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Self‑starting, able to break down objectives within strategic and marketing plans into actionable steps and execute them. Identify potential referral sources and develop trust‑based relationships. Commitment to high ethical standards. Work independently in a fast‑paced environment. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be certified by ABC and/or BOC as a CPO or BOCPO. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. All employees are required to work safely. IRB Medical Equipment LLC, dba Hart Medical Equipment, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital or veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Hart Medical Equipment also provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr