Orthotist-Per Diem
| Company | Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Location | Dunmore, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree- (Required)
- Certified Orthotist – American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABCOP)
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Organizing
- Rehab Assessment And Care
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient’s condition and determines the needed treatment.
- Elicits the patient’s interpretation of his current situation and his and her expected outcome for the orthosis.
- Communicates with the prescribing physician to clarify the expectations for the orthosis and detail the design options available to achieve the desired outcome.
- Formulates a comprehensive treatment plan based on input from the prescribing physician, patient and family, therapist, and other rehabilitation team members.
- Discusses this plan with all involved.
- Selects the appropriate prefabricated orthosis or designs a custom orthosis to provide the prescribed outcome to alleviate patient’s limitations and enhance patient’s functioning.
- Measures and casts patient.
- Corrects and modifies positive molds and provides complete design specifications for the orthosis to the central fabrication lab.
- Fits patient with completed orthosis.
- Adjusts this orthosis as necessary to achieve optimal function.
- Provides instruction to the patient and family on proper use and care of the orthosis.
- Provides appropriate follow-up care after fitting to ensure successful treatment outcomes.
- Documents all patient contacts according to established departmental and hospital procedure.
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts orthoses as required.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.