The Licensed Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (LCPO) is responsible for delivering comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care, including advanced clinical assessment, design oversight, fitting, and outcome management for patients with various impairments. This role requires combining clinical expertise, biomechanical analysis, and technical proficiency to optimize patient mobility, function, and quality of life.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics and hold current board certification from the American Board for Certification (ABC). A minimum of three years of recent experience as a CPO, including at least two years specifically in pediatrics, is required.
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Position Summary
An LCPO is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team responsible for delivering comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care across the continuum of treatment. The LCPO provides advanced clinical assessment, design, fabrication oversight, fitting and outcome management for patients experiencing neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, congenital, traumatic, or disease-related impairments affecting the spine, skull, and upper and lower extremities. This role combines clinical expertise, biomechanical analysis, and technical proficiency to optimize patient mobility, function, independence, and quality of life while maintaining the highest standards of safety, medical efficacy, and ethical care. Core competencies: Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, Patho mechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services Ability to assess patient conditions and advise physicians on treatment options Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change. Essential Functions
Patient evaluation and Clinical Assessment: o Perform comprehensive biomechanical and functional evaluations to determine patient candidacy for orthotic and prosthetic intervention. This may include assessing anatomical/physiological presentation, gait mechanics, functional deficits, and medical history to establish evidence-based treatment plans.
Measurement, Casting and Fabrication Oversight o Perform precision casting, scanning and measurement procedures. Collaborate with O&P techs/specialists for optimal modification outcomes to achieve biomechanical alignment and quality standards.
Device Design and Treatment Planning o Formulate and implement orthotic and prosthetic treatment plans aligned with physician prescriptions and biomechanical principles and current industry technologies.
Fitting, Alignment and Outcome Optimization o Perform initial fittings, static and dynamic alignments, and functional assessments to evaluate device performance and ensure patient satisfaction and success. Provide families with patient and caregiver education regarding device use, care, and expectations.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Education o Maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, therapists, and allied health professionals through in-services and clinical consultations.
Operational and Professional Responsibilities o Complete accurate and compliant clinical documentation consistent with regulatory and reimbursement standards while ensuring appropriate coding and adherence to payer requirements.
Development o Promote clinical growth and operational efficiencies through mentorship, professional education, emerging technologies, and evidence-based practices. Requirements Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) The ability to obtain and maintain state licensure and/or current Washington State Licensure in both Orthotics and Prosthetics Minimum three (3) years of recent experience as a CPO Minimum two (2) years of experience in pediatrics Why MultiCare? Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $47.76 - $74.81 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. 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