Orthotic Prosthetic Clinical Assistant

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 Orthotic/Prosthetic Assistant under the supervision of an ABC certified Orthotist or Orthotist/Prosthetist may perform procedures and related tasks in the management of patient care. The Assistant may also fabricate repair and maintain orthoses/prostheses.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the supervision of an ABC certified practitioner participate in assessment of the patient to obtain an understanding of patients needs.

• Under the supervision of an ABC certified practitioner participate in the implementation of the treatment plan to meet the needs and goals of the patient.

• Under the supervision of an ABC certified practitioner perform the necessary procedures to deliver the appropriate services that include the following but is not limited to: Measurement acquisition landmarks delineation impression acquisition initial fitting trimming adjustments minor fabrication administer clinical outcome measures

• Under the supervision of an ABC certified practitioner provide continuing patient care periodic evaluation to assure/maintain/document optimal fit and function of the orthosis.

• Routinely interface and communicate with all members of the healthcare team

• Oversight of ordering process for clinical supplies

• Updates own knowledge base through attendance at in-services and continuing education courses. Adheres to safety issues.

• 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.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma required.

• Recommend ABC registered assistant or minimum of 3 years of experience as orthotic assistant and / or technical experience.

• Ability to effectively communicate with Hospital/department staff and patients parents and community therapists.

• Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by completion of the BLS AED Heartsaver Course within 90 days of initial hire date.

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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