Prosthetic and Orthotic Assistant, Certified

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Salary Range

$22.50 - $36.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary An ABC certified assistant is an individual educated and trained to participate in comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care while under the Indirect Supervision of a certified and/or licensed orthotist and/or prosthetist.

Job Description

Prosthetic and Orthotic Certified assistants, under the Indirect Supervision of a certified and/or licensed orthotist and/or prosthetist may perform orthotic and prosthetic procedures and related tasks in the management of patient care. The initial evaluation and formulation of the treatment plan is the responsibility of the supervising orthotist and/or prosthetist. The certified assistant may also fabricate, repair and maintain orthoses and prostheses. ABC certified assistants may not use their credentials as independent providers of patient care. The role involves implementing established orthotic and prosthetic treatment plans, encompassing a variety of tasks. Responsibilities include acquiring anthropometric data, modifying or rectifying physical data, and providing preparatory care. Material selection, fabrication, and prototype development, including evaluative wear, are integral to the process. The position also requires conducting structural evaluations, diagnostic fittings, and assessing interventions to ensure appropriate outcomes. Additional duties include gait training, functional training for self-care and work-related activities, and thorough documentation of patient education, instruction, and encounters. The role includes utilizing a follow-up treatment plan to ensure successful orthotic and prosthetic outcomes, patient health, and quality of life. Responsibilities involve documenting functional changes, modifying the established plan of care to achieve successful outcomes, and reassessing patient goals and treatment objectives. The position also includes assisting in the development of long-term treatment plans and documenting ongoing patient education, instruction, and encounters while incorporating evidence-based practices. Additionally, the role requires compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures that ensure patient protection. This includes adherence to applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, following patient care guidelines and procedures, maintaining a safe and professional patient care environment, and understanding claims development and submission. The position also involves promoting competency and enhancing professional orthotic and prosthetic practices to contribute to the field's body of knowledge. This is achieved through participation in continuing education, training residents and students, conducting clinical research and evidence-based studies, promoting public awareness of the profession, and engaging with consumer, governmental, and non-governmental organizations. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Completed the education and experience necessary to become certified as an Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Assistant (CPOA) through the American Board of Certification (ABC). Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Assistant (CPOA) credential through the American Board for Certification (ABC) is required Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.