The Prosthetist is responsible for managing day-to-day clinical care, conducting comprehensive patient assessments to create individualized prosthetic treatment plans and performing procedures to deliver appropriate services, including prosthesis fabrication. In collaboration with the rest of the team, this individual will develop & execute the plan of care, including ongoing/follow-up appointments and evaluation, ensuring optimal fit and function of the prosthesis and compliance with various management policies. The ideal teammate will also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, engaging in various personal and professional development courses and programs.
Primary Duties
Patient Care
Assess patient needs and design prosthetic devices based on trauma, disease, or functional loss
Collaborate with physicians on patient evaluations anddevelopment ofprosthetic treatment plans
Demonstrateexpertisein biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic componentry
Perform measurements, castings, modifications, and prosthetic fabrication and fittings
Evaluate and adjust prosthetic devices foroptimalfit, function, and quality
Instruct patients on prosthetic use and provide ongoing follow-up
Records & Documentation
Maintainaccuratepatient records, completing clinical notes ina timelyfashion
Ensure compliance with safety, Medicare, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations
Office Administration
Contribute to general housekeeping as well as regular equipment maintenance.