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Certified Prosthetist or CPO

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jan 2024

About the role

Summary Statement

Scott Sabolich Prosthetics and Research (SSPR) has been focused on innovative prosthetic design to improve the lives of patients since 1947. Compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. We start by listening, then we create a tailored solution with seamless fit and unsurpassed performance to patients from all over the world.

In 2019, SSPR joined Ottobock Patient Care. Together, we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement.. We are all about excellence and innovation – in the people we employ as well as in our products and services. Great people drive our culture and you'll you have the chance to grow in an ever-changing field, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences. Our employees are actively involved in shaping both our company and our industry.

We are currently looking for an experienced Certified Prosthetist or CPO (Clinician) for our Dallas, TX patient care clinic.

Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver quality prosthetics, and professional services in relation to patient care.
Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of prosthesis for patients.
Does actual fabrication as may be needed to assure, quality, fit function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
Evaluate prosthetic on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work and perform outcome measures as appropriate.
Instruct patient in use of device.
Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
Maintenance of all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.
Training of Technicians, Apprentices, others as appropriate.
Develop a referral and client base that will profitably contribute to the practice's capabilities to better serve patients, referral sources and employees.
Market the organization's professional services, through the development of strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources.
Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities. This specifically includes, current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including, vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.
Ability to interact with clinical and non-clinical personnel, patients, and caregivers professionally and respectfully.
Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues.
Proficient computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases.
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 Certification/Accreditation (BOC). Certification must be in good standing.
In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well.
5 years of direct patient care experience as a Prosthetist/Orthotist.