Resident Prosthetist/Orthotist

Job Description

Description

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SUMMARY:

The Resident Prosthetist or Orthotist is a healthcare professional gaining education and training to manage comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient care. This position primarily assists Prosthetists and Orthotists in assessing patients, formulating treatment plans, implementing treatment plans, and following up with patients post-treatment. 

DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clinical - Assists providers in assessing patients with impaired human movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities that impede their ability to participate in their social/work environment or other activities to determine a functional intervention. Under the provider's supervision, designs, writes specifications for and fits artificial limbs, braces, and appliances for body deformities and disorders following a physician's prescription. Examines affected areas for factors affecting the fitting and placement of artificial limbs and orthopedic appliances. Consult with practitioners to give the patient the maximum possible function and determine the materials from which the appliance will be fabricated. Fits braces and devices as necessary to prioritize workflow and patient safety.

2. Documentation- Consult with practitioners on patient documentation issues related to their visit and device fit. Works with patients and practice management to assist in resolving billing issues.

3. Facility Management - Works with practice staff to assist with facility management issues, including maintenance, inventory, accessibility issues, etc. 

4. Documents and tracks all patient encounters in compliance with residency program guidelines.

5. Liaison- Acts as a liaison for the physicians, staff, and vendors. Responsible for creating and maintaining positive relationships with the physicians, staff, and other corporate staff. Responsible for communicating physician needs to the Practice Manager. Assists in maintaining communication with other service lines, including the Medical practice and the managers of those offices.

6. Demonstrates professional conduct regarding collaborating care providers, the patients/caregivers, and their professional colleagues. 

Other Information

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a master's degree in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program or​​ A foreign degree equivalent to a master's degree in orthotics and prosthetics evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) Credential

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None required

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

None required with necessary education requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: 

Knowledge and understanding of materials selection for orthotics and prosthetics. Technical skills required to measure, fit and customize orthotic and prosthetic devices. Good verbal and written communication skills. 

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Support Operations

Organization Unit: UNC Health Prosth&Orth @ ACC

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Salary per hour: $18.07 - $22.59 (minimum – midpoint)

 Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity 

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.