Orthotist-Prosthetist (Advanced Practitioner)

Orthotist Prosthetist

This work requires a specialized knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices; and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices. An Orthotist Prosthetist at this level must have analytical ability, social awareness, tact and diplomacy, and good communication skills. The Orthotist Prosthetist must be able to anticipate the need for action. They must also possess the ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups and to adjust to difficult or stressful situations.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Treatment of all amputation levels including upper limb, hip disarticulation levels
• Advise physicians, therapists and other medical professionals with regard to indications and contraindications of prosthetic and orthotic componentry, prescription criteria
• Authorize the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices
• Maintain continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies
• Inspect the facilities and services
• Participate in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts
• Participate in investigative/research project studies
• Give technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities
• Follow established regulations and procedures to insure patient privacy
• Conduct gait analysis, range of motion, coordination and balance, motor skills, and clinical assessment studies in accordance with occupational principles for unusual conditions, multiple complex interrelated conditions
• Interview patients to determine expectations, lifestyle, home/work environment, ability to use the device
• Fabricate components, or selects and modifies components, and assembles these into the finished device
• Use CAD/CAM system as appropriate in this process and performs preliminary alignment
• Fit devices on patients
• Assess and/or modify fit and function of devices
• Maintain professional credentials and/or competency
• Follow environmental and occupational safety guidelines
• Provide guidance and direction to lower graded O/P staff
• Conduct quality assurance activities

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST

Telework: Available (Ad-Hoc)

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized