NOPCO - Orthotist

Orthotist at NOPCO

Reports To:             Vice President - NOPCO Clinics
Department:            Clinics
Division:                  NOPCO

Summary: 
Provides care to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine by fitting/preparing orthopedic braces under the direction of, and in consultation with, physicians by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): 

•      Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs; identify factors affecting appliance fit.
•      Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
•      Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
•      Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination/measurement of patients.
•      Maintain patients' records.
•      Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
•      Select materials and components to be used based on device design.
•      Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
•      Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances.
•      Construct and fabricate appliances, or direct others constructing the appliances.
 
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; two plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:
ABC Board Certification

To help maintain the highest level of customer service to our patients, no phone calls or walk-in inquiries will be accepted from recruiters or contractors in our clinic locations.  Please direct all inquiries to our Human Resources Department:
Email:        rmeek@bostonbrace.com
Fax:           (508) 588-0749
 
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