Overview:
Position: Certified Orthotist or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
Location: Marion, IL
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Compensation: $80,000 - $99,000 (commensurate with experience
Incentives: $10,000 Bonus plus student debt benefit program
NovaCare Prosthetics and Orthotics outpatient center is now hiring a compassionate and driven ABC Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO), or Certified Orthotist (CO). American Board Certified (ABC) certification in Orthotics or the completion of a Residency Program in Orthotics (Board Eligible), is required to be considered for this opportunity. Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide exceptional care for our patients, and to grow within our Prosthetics and Orthotics division.
***Employer will not sponsor work visas for this position now or in the future and is not interested in corp.-to-corp. business arrangements at this time.***
Benefits and Incentives:
* Multiple health plans: PPO options through BC/BS plus HSA option
* Dental/vision/prescription/disability/supplemental life insurance and more
* Company matching 401(k)
* Generous paid time off (PTO) and extended illness days (EID)
* Indefinite student debt benefit program
* Industrywide unmatched continuing education program
* Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities:
* 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.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university from a recognized Orthotics and Prosthetics school.
* American Board Certified (ABC) certification in Orthotics Prosthetics required.
* Minimum of two (2) years experience in providing orthotic services under the supervision of a certified practitioner.
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