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Duluth - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Childrens is one of the nations leading childrens hospitals. No matter the role every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Were committed to putting you first and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Childrens.

Job Description

Provides orthotic and/or prosthetic services that complement the Orthotics and Prosthetics department including evaluation and treatment of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings and fabrication of orthotic and/or prosthetic appliances.

Experience

  • 1 year of experience in clinical orthotics and/or prosthetics (may include residency experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • No preferred qualifications

Education

  • Masters degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics current or completed residency in a National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) approved residency program. For graduates prior to 2014 (non-Masters) must have completed a NCOPE approved residency program

Certification Summary

  • Satisfactory current or completed NCOPE residency program and Board eligible within 12 months of employment at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta or
  • Certified Orthotist and/or Prosthetist by American Board for Certification in Orthotics Prosthetics and Pedorthics and
  • Georgia orthotics/prosthetics license or proof of application within 12 months of employment at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively with patients/parents physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues

Job Responsibilities

  • Provides comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic age-appropriate patient care for newborns to young adults for inpatients and outpatients at assigned orthotics and prosthetics locations including thorough assessment formulation of a detailed treatment plan achievement of accurate measurements/impression device/component/material design evaluation of fit and function of prescribed devices and patient education.
  • Independent patient care is assigned after training/orientation is complete in each specialty area and approved by team leader.
  • Performs follow-up care including assessment of fit and function and adjustment to device and/or treatment plan when necessary.
  • Communicates changes with physician/referral source and other members of patients treatment team.
  • Demonstrates thorough accurate and timely clinical technical and financial documentation including ordering according to departmental policies.
  • Ensures chart notes are co-signed by a licensed clinician if necessary.
  • Ensures financial documentation reflects understanding of insurance billing and coding practices.
  • Demonstrates effective time management by balancing direct and indirect patient care responsibilities including appointment readiness.
  • Enhances department operations or clinical services through contributions beyond routine patient care e.g. participation on a project or team within or beyond the department or volunteering for department-sponsored patient activities.
  • Seeks and initiates learning opportunities through colleagues physicians interdisciplinary healthcare providers manufacturers and educational symposiums.
  • Obtains continuing education units necessary for certification achievement and maintenance.
  • Promotes a safe and professional environment for patient care through Joint Commission readiness and applying American Board for Certification in Orthotics Prosthetics and Pedorthics facility accreditation standards.

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color sex religion national origin citizenship age veteran status disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2270 Duluth Hwy

Job Family

Rehab

Employment Type

Full-Time

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