Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC)

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

 

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate and pediatric subspecialties medical center.  We have an opportunity for a Part Time Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC) to join our team in Spokane.  The Prosthetist/Orthotist role is to provide Prosthetic and Orthotic care to pediatric patients within a hospital setting.  This position requires clinical care in Orthotics and Prosthetics, ordering and purchasing, use of scanning and CAD, and operating within a regional fabrication model.

 

Title: Prosthetist and Orthotist (ABC)

Department: Orthotics

Location: Spokane, WA

Hours: Part Time 0.5 FTE

 

 

Responsibilities

• The Prosthetist/Orthotist is responsible for the assessment, measurement, casting, modification, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices under appropriate prescription criteria. 
• They are responsible for the development of patient treatment plans including the design of the appropriate device and component selection in accordance to the physician prescription; appropriate, timely and compliant patient documentation utilizing EMR system; and the establishment of short and long term patient goals for documented outcomes. 
• The Prosthetist/Orthotist is responsible to direct the technical staff in fabrication of specific orthotic and prosthetic devices following an organized and orderly work flow with reasonable delivery dates of the device to patients.
• Responsible for communicating with Medical Staff, Care Coordinators, Therapists and other medical providers to best achieve positive outcomes for patients.

Note:  This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities.  The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree Orthotics and Prosthetics, Preferred

Experience

• 3 years expereience as certified O&P with emphasis in Pediatrics preferred

Certification and Licensure

• Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) or board eligible Orthotist/Prosthetist required
• Eligible or current Orthotist/Prosthetist Washington state department of health licensure required

(Pay range for this position is $33.08/hr - $49.63/hr. The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education).