About this role
Summary Statement Founded in 2004, Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics (APO) is a prosthetic and orthotic (O&P) company founded under one simple but meaningful principle: Enhance the health and well-being of all our patients through artificial limbs and braces that fit their bodies — and their lives. Today, as part of Ottobock.care, we continue that legacy-combining the strength of a global innovator with the relationships and responsiveness of a a local clinic. We have a Resident opportunity at our Hagerstown, MD clinic.
Our residencies represent an important continuation of the education process as well as a glimpse into the day-to-day working environment of O&P practitioners at Ottobock. New practitioners apply the knowledge they have learned in a supervised real-world setting. You will be exposed to optimal patient care and learning of clinical and business information.
- Duties & Responsibilities Help deliver quality orthotics and professional services in relation to patient care.
- Assist in actual fabrication as may be needed to assure, quality, fit function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.
- Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
- Instruct patients in use of device.
- Post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.
- Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
- Maintain all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.
- Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities.
- This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
- Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.
- Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
- Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Clear communication skills both verbal and written.
- Work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.
- Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and use of good judgment in resolving issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively and participate with a team approach.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists, and patients.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.
- Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues.
- Proficient computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases.
- A valid driver’s license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle; must have a reliable vehicle; maintain automobile insurance in accordance with state law.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and 10-panel drug screening.
- Master of Science in prosthetic and/or orthotic program completion required.
- Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Knowledge of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses Comprehension of medical terminology Proven active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts, and correspondence.
- Benefits Medical Vision Dental Health savings accounts with employer contribution Flexible spending account options Company-paid life insurance policy Paid time off Company holidays Floating holidays 100% company-paid short & long-term disability 401k match up to 3.5%