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Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Albuquerque, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Nov 2023

About the role

Summary Statement

Active Life specializes in Prosthetic, Orthotic and Compression solutions by treating, nurturing and transforming clients' lives, empowering them into active opportunity through our unparalleled clinical services and products. In 2021, Active Life joined Ottobock Patient Care. Ottobock is known for its worldwide excellence in prosthetic technology and quality patient care, and this collaboration supports our shared vision to advance innovation, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences. We believe in giving our practitioners the freedom of choice to provide the best care possible to patients. Join us and experience the freedom to care.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Clinical Manager or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to support our Albuquerque, NM and Santa FE, NM clinics.

Duties & Responsibilities

Drives revenue growth and maintains exceptional clinical skills, processes, and products.
Supports initiatives from OBPC and Shared Services leadership.
Meet with clinicians, case managers and other referral sources to review orthotic services and capabilities; develop and enhance business relationships to identify and secure ongoing and future sources or referrals.
Identifies and reconciles escalated issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
Provides in-service training to clinicians and allied health care professionals.
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.
Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements and reviewing monthly/quarterly/annual budgets.
Participates in the development of the educational curriculum including online education, in-house seminars, regional training at other locations as well as technical presentations and workshops at various professional association meetings.
Participates in continuing education to be proficient in techniques and material properties.
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.
Treats Protected Health Information (PHI) with the strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards and DJO policies and procedures and ensure staff are following OBPC guidelines.
Oversees that staff are adhering to 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

Strong 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 clinical practice and technology.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.
Excellent organizational, time management, and priortizing skills.
Conflict resolutions skills
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).
5+ years of experience in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics preferred.
Managers must possess three years in a lead or supervisory role in the healthcare industry.