Orthotist-Prosthetist

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

3/1/2021

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

900013

Job Title:

Orthotist-Prosthetist

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Orthotist and/or Prosthetist is responsible for the provision of professional orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment for both inpatient and ambulatory patients at UW Health.  The incumbent is responsible for the evaluation of patients with physical disabilities, disease or deformity for appropriate orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment.  In consultation with medical associates, residents, and therapists determines an optimal treatment plan and selects appropriate orthoses and/or prostheses.   The incumbent is responsible for the oversight of the design, fabrication, fitting and modification of orthoses and/or prostheses.  This position requires innovation and creativity in solving problems. Problems encountered are moderate in complexity. Contact with patients may be initiated by family, patient, case manager, nurse or therapist, but is only pursued by an appropriate prescription.  Solutions are provided by the attending Orthotist and/or Prosthetist.  Consultation with the Senior Orthotist/Prosthetist or Manager is sought in more difficult cases.  Decision making is made under general supervision.  This position requires verbal and written communication with families, nurses, therapists, physicians, residents and students.  Organization of patient care scheduling, coordinating and follow up on a moderate to large caseload is extensive and essential.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Evaluates and treats patients with physical disabilities, disease, or deformity for appropriate orthotic/prosthetic treatment.

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Consults when necessary with medical associates, residents, therapists, and senior level Orthotists/Prosthetists on optimal treatment plan.

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Attends continuing education conferences and shares information with other Orthotics and Prosthetics associates and medical therapeutic associates.

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Maintains supply of orthoses, prostheses, and components.

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Participates in process improvement activities and department educational opportunities.

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Understands proper billing and coding regulations and articulates proper billing and coding regulations to referral sources and coworkers.

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Understands accreditation standards and participates in accreditation preparation and surveys.

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Ability to work at all UW Health Orthotics and Prosthetics locations including the UW Rehab Hospital and Meriter Hospital.

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Participates in weekend and holiday on-call schedule.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

(Select all that apply)

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Infants (Birth - 11 months)

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Toddlers (1 - 3 years)

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Preschool (4 - 5 years)

X

School Age (6 - 12 years)

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Adolescent (13 - 19 years)

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Young Adult (20 - 40 years)

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Middle Adult (41 - 65 years)

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Older Adult (Over 65)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Completion of an Orthotics and/or Prosthetics Practitioner Program

Required

Completion of an American Board of Certification accredited Residency

Preferred

Prior healthcare experience

Required

2 years

of experience as an Orthotist and/or Prosthetist. Experience in an acute care hospital setting

Preferred

Certification from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics as a Certified Orthotist (CO)

Upon Hire

Required

or

Certification from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics as a Certified Prosthetist (CP)

Upon Hire

Required

or

Certification from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics as a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)

Upon Hire

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Knowledge of and ability to fit orthoses and/or prostheses.

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Knowledge of and ability to evaluate orthotic and/or prosthetic needs on a diverse patient population.

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Knowledge of disabilities and diseases related to orthotics and/or prosthetics.

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Skill in casting and model modification techniques.

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Skill in fabrication of custom orthoses and/or prostheses including vacuum-forming, joint contouring, power tool usage etc.

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Verbal and written communication skills with patients and staff.

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Ability to instruct and provide direction to other healthcare workers.

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Ability to manage a large patient case load.

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Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.

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Tolerance to acute care setting.

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Tolerance to a machine shop setting.

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Ability to stand for long periods of time.

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Ability to work on short time frame pressures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.