Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist - Orthotics Clinic

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who enjoys a flexible, buildable practice and wants the ability to shape their caseload, whether that's primarily orthotics or growing a stronger prosthetics focus. You'll join a stable, supportive team in a well-established clinic in the San Jose area, with strong referral relationships and consistent patient volume. The role offers autonomy without isolation, with experienced leadership on-site and opportunities to expand into hospital-based work if that's of interest. We're looking for someone motivated to put down roots, contribute long-term, and confidently manage a dynamic patient mix including pediatrics and scoliosis. Competitive compensation, relocation support, and additional incentives are available to help make your transition successful.As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you have dedicated yourself to improving the lives of the patients you serve. We recognize that in doing so you not only impact the lives of those you treat but of their families, friends, and communities. Embarking on a career with Hanger allows you to continue in this endeavor but elevates you as a champion of the orthotic and prosthetic market by providing superior patient care, outcomes, service and value. Advance your career by leveraging professional clinical expertise, established clinical practice guidelines, innovative technologies, specialized training & continuing education, and back office support at one of our more than 900 clinics nationwide. As a Hanger Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will leverage exceptional training and an extensive collaborative clinical community nearly 1600 providers strong to provide or supervise the delivery of comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. You will enjoy combining your unique blend of clinical and technical skills to evaluate patients, custom design, fabricate and fit prostheses and/or orthoses to deliver exceptional outcomes for the patients you serve. You will collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation team and innovate utilizing the latest technology as we all strive to empower human potential together.Your ImpactDepending on the operational requirements, size of the Hanger Clinic and subject to limitations imposed by state and/or local law, your role may include some or all of the functions listed below.Collaborate with physicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient's need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.Instruct patient in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance.Meet with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review prosthetic and/or orthotic services and capabilities; Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.May mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.Provide assistance to other clinical staff.Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.May be asked to perform on-call, hospital calls, or float between more than one Hanger Clinic location.Minimum QualificationsCurrent board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), orA baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or the foreign equivalent, and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.A valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.May be willing to consider candidates who are not certified or board-eligible but have at least 5 years of demonstrated past experience in providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under the supervision of a certified clinician.Additional Success FactorsThorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiologyThorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific usesThorough understanding of medical terminologyEffective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staffAbility to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care servicesActive listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondenceAbility to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment optionsGood interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patientsAbility to work effectively as a team memberEffective organizational, time management and planning skillsAct with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.Physical Abilities Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment and supplies for treatment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to