Clinical Manager

Summary Statement

With Ottobock Healthcare North America Inc. as our parent company, Ottobock.care benefits from the international presence of the brand. At Ottobock.care, we believe in giving our practitioners the freedom of choice to provide the best care possible for our patients. With access to the latest technologies and techniques, you'll have the tools and resources you need to deliver truly personalized and innovative solutions.Our network of Ottobock.care clinics spans the globe with more than 700 locations worldwide. Through this network, expert clinicians work together to solve complex prosthetic and orthotic challenges, so patients receive the very best care possible.

 

We are looking for a Clinical Manager certified in Prosthetics and Orthotics to drive success of patient management in Charleston, SC. The clinic is located within the MUSC hospital and you will have the opportunity to work along with a host of other healthcare providers to grow your expertise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages clinical operations and clinical staff at assigned patient care facility. Clinical staff includes clinicians, technicians, and fitters. 
• Collaborates with clinicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options to clinicians when necessary.
• Examines and evaluates patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Formulates design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Performs evaluation of fit (including static and dynamic alignments) to assure function, medical efficacy, and quality of work are appropriate.
• Instructs patient in use of device. 
• Provides detailed clinical notes in patient records. 
• Trains Technicians, Residents, Fitters, and other Clinicians, as appropriate. 
• Utilizes effective materials management, quality, and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance.
• Meets with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review services and capabilities; develop and enhance business relationships to identify and secure ongoing and future sources or referrals.
• Provides complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and/or prosthesis for his/her patients. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; Assist in preparing an annual budget.
• Achieves and maintains professional knowledge and technical skills through continuing education.
• Identifies and creates improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity. This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
• Helps ensure offices are ABC/Medicare/Labor Compliant and assist with accreditation, as necessary. 
• Complies with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA requirements.
• Enforces all safety regulations; Compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; Compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.  
   

Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, co-workers, and management. 
• Knowledge and experience in prosthetic and/or orthotic clinical practice and technology.
• Demonstrated experience in instructing clinical, non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach. 
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to completion.
• Anticipates, identifies, analyzes, and resolves conflict and problems.
• A valid driver’s license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle; must have a reliable vehicle. 
• Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics.
• Certified by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics (ABC) or Board of Certifica