Certified Prosthetist OrthotistSelect Medical
Job Summary
- Oversees all stages of design, fabrication, fitting and maintenance of orthotic/prosthetic devices related to patients’ needs, as indicated by a physician.
- Assists physicians with the evaluation and analysis of the patient’s need for orthotic/prosthetic services.
- Ensures proper patient management is consistent with established practices for orthotic/prosthetic care.
- Identifies and reconciles issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
- Ensures highest standards of patient care are provided to all patients, including but not limited to adequate follow-up with patients and physicians.
- Reviews new techniques and materials to ensure the widest range of flexibility and services offered.
- Maintains accurate documentation to clearly define goals, issues and solutions for each patient.
- Provides administrative staff with information to conduct reimbursement activities.
- Provides information to facility management to ensure proper management of inventory and materials.
- Meets with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to market orthotics/prosthetics services and capabilities.
- Provides on-call services, as necessary.
- Recommends treatment options to physicians, when necessary.