Certified Orthotic Fitter

Certified Orthotic Fitter

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Appropriately fits prefabricated medical braces on customers ensuring ordered support and safety. Provides necessary changes/adjustments to the devices to keep them in good working condition. Is competent to practice orthotics within a scope of practice that is specific to fitting prefabricated and off the shelf pre-fabricated orthotics for the upper and lower extremities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must meet ONE of the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year experience in orthotic fitting

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field

• Certified Athletic Trainer

• Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Certified Medical Assistant

2. Orthotic Fitter Certification through Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) OR the American Board for Certification Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE

• 1. Five (5) years as a certified orthotic fitter.

• CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Performs the fitting and delivery of prefabricated orthotic devices and/or soft goods.
• 2. Provides professional customer service and appropriate patient education. Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• 3. Will not provide care and services to unstable cervical or spine conditions. Will not provide acute treatment of long bone fractures and dislocations
• 4. Provides excellent patient assessment, formulation of a plan for care and discussion of any follow up needs.
• 5. Provides patient fitting and instruction with off the shelf orthotic devices as prescribed as well as ancillary durable medical equipment products.
• 6. Obtains patient demographics and authorizations as necessary prior to fitting the patients’ orthotic devices and follows through with computer entry as directed. Create and completes sales orders. Obtains patients authorization and signatures.
• 7. Communicates effectively with referral for any additional information.
• 8. Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory and inventory records.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Sedentary physical demand levels with frequent sitting in offices or meetings operating computers, printers, scanners, telephones and other office equipment.
• 2. Stand and walks around the office and the organization provide services and attend meetings.
• 3. Occasional lifting, carrying, pulling and holding up to a light range (10-20lbs).

• WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions.

• 1. May be exposed to fluctuating temperatures.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Ability to think critically
• 2. Ability to demonstrate skills as obtained by a certified fitter.
• 3. Ability to be a strong teacher and communicator.
• 4. Ability to be a team player.
• 5. Ability to demonstrate great interpersonal skills.
• 6. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• 7. Ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

• 40

Shift:

• Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

• United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

• SHC WVUHS Home Care

Cost Center:

• 391 GHC DME Closets

Address:

• 555 Southpointe Boulevard

• Canonsburg

• Pennsylvania

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively WVUHS) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.