Certified Orthotist

Overview

Position: Certified Orthotist

Location: Farmington, MO

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Compensation: $70,000-$78,000/year (pending experience)

 

NovaCare Prosthetics and Orthotics outpatient center is now hiring a compassionate and driven Certified Orthotist (CO). BOC certification in Orthotics or the completion of a Residency Program in Orthotics (Board Eligible), is required to be considered for this opportunity. Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide exceptional care for our patients, and to grow within our Prosthetics and Orthotics division. 

***Employer will not sponsor work visas for this position now or in the future and is not interested in corp.-to-corp. business arrangements at this time.***

Benefits and Incentives:

• Multiple health plans: PPO options through BC/BS plus HSA option
• Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
• Indefinite student debt benefit program
• Industrywide unmatched continuing education program 
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

• Oversees all stages of design, fabrication, fitting and maintenance of orthotic/prosthetic devices related to patients’ needs, as indicated by a physician.
• Assists physicians with the evaluation and analysis of the patient’s need for orthotic/prosthetic services.
• Ensures proper patient management is consistent with established practices for orthotic/prosthetic care. 
• Identifies and reconciles issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
• Ensures highest standards of patient care are provided to all patients, including but not limited to adequate follow-up with patients and physicians.
• Reviews new techniques and materials to ensure the widest range of flexibility and services offered.
• Maintains accurate documentation to clearly define goals, issues and solutions for each patient.
• Meets with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to market orthotics/prosthetics services and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university from a recognized Orthotics school.
• BOC certification in Orthotics
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in providing prosthetic and orthotic services under the supervision of a certified practitioner.

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.