Certified Orthotist or Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (or Board Eligible)

Design, measure, fit and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses for patients with disabling conditions.

Tasks

• Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
• Maintain patients' records.
• Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
• Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
• Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
• Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
• Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others constructing the appliances.
• Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
• Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
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Qualification
• Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.

Compensation

• Competitive Salary
• Health and Insurance Benefits
• 401k Plan with 4% company match
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time.
• Continuing Education paid by company.
• Certification and licensing fees paid by company.

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To apply, send resumé and cover letter to yop@yakimaoandp.com.

Posted on June 16, 2022

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