Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions, LLC Practitioner/CP/CPO Gretna, LA · Full time

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Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions (OPS) is a patient-centered clinical facility that uses innovative technology to restore function and enhance the life of orthotic and prosthetic patients. We quickly create devices uniquely built for each patient, including prosthetic hands, arms, and legs, as well as custom and off-the-shelf bracing. We set the standard for quality and speed in orthotic and prosthetic creation. Superior patient care and comprehensive follow ups are what our patients deserve, and that's what we deliver.

We service the state of Louisiana and the state of Mississippi. OPS provides the most advanced orthotics and prosthetics on the market. We fabricate all of our devices in-house. This allows us to produce a high quality, expert-fitted device within 7-14 days. The types of devices we provide:

Custom Upper & Lower Extremity Orthotics

Custom Upper & Lower Extremity Prosthetics

Computerized Lower Extremity Prosthetics

Myoelectric Upper Extremity Prosthetics

Water Legs

Athletic / Sport Specific Legs

Vacuum Assisted Suspension Systems

Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions, LLC is looking for a certified Practitioner/CP/CPO for our Gretna, Louisiana area. The CPO will participate in the daily operations of each clinical practice including such duties as: patient care, marketing, revenue generation, expense management and oversight of quality control.

Job Responsibilities:

•  Designing and fabricating orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on patients’ measurements and physician prescriptions.
• Interviewing and assessing patients to identify unique needs and briefing on treatment plans.
•  Measuring or taking impressions of a patient’s body to design a brace, artificial limb or other supportive devices with attention of physiological function and health.
• Constructing prosthetics or orthotics by hand and supervising construction by medical appliance technicians
•   Providing patients with device use and maintenance instructions
•  Providing ongoing care and repairing or adjusting devices as treatments progress.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
•  Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Required Skills:

•  Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology
• Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology
•  Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
• Ability to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
•  Effective organizational, time management and planning skills
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
•  Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a workday.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction,
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics by the American board for Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Excellent written and verbal skills as well as the ability to manage professionals and promote a team environment.

*Relocation assistance is available for this position.

*You will be provided a work vehicle to travel and see our patients.

*We will pay for all credentials; CEU course will assist with paying back student loans.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Work setting:

• Hospice
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Salary range$80,000 - $120,000 per year