Practitioner/CP/CPO-PRN

Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions, LLC is looking for a certified Practitioner/CP/CPO-PRN for our Mobile, AL 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. *You will be provided a work vehicle to travel and see our patients.

Schedule: PRN 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 $50 - $60 per hour