Job Information
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. Clinical Assistant Or Orthotic Fitter Or Pedorthist in Lafayette, Colorado
Clinical Assistant or Orthotic Fitter or Pedorthist Job ID
2024-28135
Positions
1
Job Location US-CO-Lafayette
Telecommute Location-Specific Position
FT/PT Full-Time
Category Medical Office Professionals Why Us?
With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and
Could This Be For You?
Under direct supervision of a certified clinician, assist certified and/or licensed practitioners in their provision of patient care services and perform other assigned tasks. The Clinical Assistant will work under the general direction of the ACM/CM or his/her designee.
Your Impact
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Under direct supervision, assist practitioners with patient care. Prepare a room and patient for treatment, make and modify molds, perform technical fabrication, and complete administrative tasks. Complete and maintain accurate documentation of patient care provided. Perform selected patient care procedures, including the fitting of soft good items. Provide alterations to the fitting of soft good items, if necessary. Provide patient follow-up for selected orthotic and prosthetic patients under direction of supervising certified clinician. Perform shipping, receiving, and monitor inventory and other clerical tasks. Contact vendors to order prosthetic and orthotic materials Ensure all patient procedures are performed in alignment with the certifying clinician Additional Responsibilities: Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment. Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required Employee must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures. Preferred Experience Allied Health Professionals: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Athletic Trainer (ATC), etc. If the Clinical Assistant holds a recognized license or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g., Physical Therapist/PTA, Occupational Therapist/OTA, Athletic Trainer, etc.), they may be supervised under indirect supervision. Orthotic, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), or Soft Goods Fitter Medical Assistant
Additional Success Factors
Knowledge and Skill: Willingness to verify all clinical activities with certified clinical personnel. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. Hand skills necessary to use laboratory tools safely and effectively. Knowledge of biomechanical principles. Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for reporting information to patient and staff. Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting... For full info follow application link.
Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are a ministered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and