Orthotist/Prosthetist II

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

The Orthotist/Prosthetist II demonstrates leadership in meeting all responsibilities as outlined in the staff level job description. The Level II staff member leads departmental project(s) assumes supervisory responsibilities and serves as a mentor to other clinicians. The Level II staff member serves as a role model by supporting management participating in program development and departmental division and hospital-wide initiatives. The Level II staff member provides leadership in the areas of patient care education advocacy and research.

Essential Job Functions:

Clinical Practice/Level II Responsibilities:

• Uses advanced clinical reasoning and skills in all aspects of clinical practice including patient assessment patient treatment parent/family education communication with physicians rehabilitative staff nursing and others within and outside the Lurie Childrens system.

• Demonstrates leadership in the establishment of protocols for best practice. Participates in the development implementation and evaluation of educational materials. May also be involved in research activities.

• Provides consultation to staff and students in department and division collaborates with other departments and divisions in all aspects of patient care.

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients families co-workers and others.

Education/Professional Development:

• Orients and/or mentors others in a defined area.

• Actively updates own knowledge base and clinical skills to remain current with the highest level of evidence.
  

Administration:

• Assists management in daily operations process improvement and meeting department standards and goals.
  

Leadership:

• Serves as role model in supporting mission vision policies and procedures of the department and division.

• Assists and supports management and staff in adapting to a rapidly changing health care environment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Current License in the State of Illinois or License Eligible in both Orthotics and Prosthetics.

• Successful graduation from an accredited program in professional area.

• Minimum of four (4) years of pediatric clinical experience in a medical setting similar to Lurie Childrens.

• Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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