Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Objective : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, assisted Prosthetists and Orthotists in assessing patients, formulating treatment plans, implementing treatment plans, and following up with patients post-treatment.
Skills : Patient Care, Technical, Problem-Solving.
Description :
- Evaluated and treated the more complex, specialized patients for prosthetic and orthotic services.
- Planned for the fabrication of prostheses and orthoses in consultation with physicians, patients, and certified technical staff.
- Provided prosthetic and orthotic services, including proper patient education, coding, documentation in the provided electronic medical record, and coordinating rehabilitation activities with others in the health care team.
- Provided the necessary follow-up for all services provided, including re-education, maintenance, and repairs.
- Covered an on-call rotation for the University of Hospital, in Ann Arbor, as part of the orthotic staff, meeting the orthotic needs of in-patients outside of normal business hours.
- Had the opportunity to represent the Orthotic and Prosthetic staff in UMOPC clinics, seminars, and specialty conferences.
- Conducted special projects and/or participated in research directed toward contributing to improving patient outcomes, new methods, or new orthotic/prosthetic designs.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Biology
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Summary : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, assisted providers in assessing patients with impaired human movement or musculoskeletal abnormalities that impede their ability to participate in their social/work environment or other activities to determine a functional intervention.
Skills : Detail-Oriented, Manual Dexterity, Communication.
Description :
- Followed established regulations and procedures to ensure patient privacy.
- Attended clinics and participated as a member of the treatment team to provide information on standard and stock items that are readily available.
- Designed custom devices using standard components for difficult and complex but typical situations.
- Conducted gait analysis and ROM testing. Recognized physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicated conditions
- Adjusted and repaired orthopedic shoes, inserts, and all orthotic appliances.
- Incumbent does scans, impressions, measurements, prepare molds, and modifies as necessary to ensure proper fit and function of devices.
- Provided clinical assessment, prescription, technical design, and fabrication of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Prosthetics
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Summary : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, consulted with practitioners to give the patient the maximum possible function and determine the materials from which the appliance would be fabricated.
Skills : Strong leadership and teamwork attributes.
Description :
- Evaluated the final product as to the specifications of the prescription, fit and patient comfort.
- Assisted certified practitioners with patient care as deemed necessary by the Certified Orthotist and or Prosthetist.
- Incumbent will carry out responsibilities of submitting, packing, and shipping necessary items as related to work.
- Incumbent will perform appropriate documentation of workload, procedure coding, and progress notes in electronic medical record, appointments and encounters.
- Maintained current knowledge of new items, procedures, and techniques as related to their scope of practice.
- Incumbent will attend professional seminars and manufacturers training seminars.
- Completed mandatory training per hospital requirements.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's degree in Orthotics
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Objective : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, consulted with practitioners on patient documentation issues related to their visit and device fit. Worked with patients and practice management to assist in resolving billing issues.
Skills : Collaboration, Physical stamina, Physical dexterity.
Description :
- Created a comprehensive prosthetic/orthotic treatment plan to meet the needs and goals of the patient in collaboration with the ordering physicians.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients to obtain an understanding of the patient’s prosthetic/orthotic needs and goals to design the most appropriate prosthetic/orthotic devices.
- Completed evaluations, orders (e.g., pictures and casting), deliveries, and fittings of patients.
- Selected materials, and made cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, considering new techniques and materials.
- Interacted with candidates in various forms including phone calls, texts, emails, and face-to-face meetings.
- Ensured compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and professional and ethical guidelines.
- Communicated with the patient and/or caregiver regarding the recommended plan.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Kinesiology
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Objective : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, responsible for creating and maintaining positive relationships with the physicians, staff, and other corporate staff. Responsible for communicating physician needs to the Practice Manager.
Skills : Organizational, Time Management
Description :
- Performed all of the necessary procedures to create, fit, manufacture, test, and deliver the appropriate prosthetic/orthotic.
- Prosthetically/orthopedically trained patients in all areas/activities of daily living to ensure success.
- Repaired and/or modified prosthetics and or orthotics based on patient needs.
- Prepared extremely comprehensive clinical notes and documentation in a prompt and organized manner.
- Consulted with appropriate medical personnel to modify the original prescription and/or treatment plan.
- Provided periodic adjustments and evaluations of patient progress.
- Assisted physicians in pre-surgical planning and in the formulation of prescriptions for prostheses or orthoses to prevent or limit disability or restore mobility.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Biology
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Objective : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, worked collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide orthotics and prosthetics services to complex patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Skills : Knowledge of design specifications of prosthetics.
Description :
- Reviewed patient prescription/referral. Takes comprehensive patient history including demographic characteristics, family dynamics, diagnosis, work history, avocational activities, signs and symptoms, medical history, patient expectations, and results of diagnostic evaluations.
- Consulted with other healthcare professionals and caregivers concerning patient conditions and needs.
- Formulated treatment goals and expected prosthetic and/or orthotic outcomes.
- Supervised and assessed the fabrication of prosthetic and/or orthotic patient devices and appliances to ensure the design and materials used meet patient needs, departmental standards, and structural safety.
- Reassessed patient knowledge and understanding of goals and objectives.
- Maintained applicable files and records; posted materials used, cost, and other relevant information to ensure accurate patient charges.
- Maintained and adhered to departmental policy regarding appropriate inventory of supplies and devices.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
Bachelor's degree in Prosthetics
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Objective : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, organized care around each patients condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently.
Skills : Excellent time management skills, Proficient in computer skills.
Description :
- Designed and fabricated orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on patients' measurements and physician prescriptions.
- Interviewed and assessed patients to identify unique needs and briefed them on treatment plans.
- Measured or taken impressions of a patient’s body to design a brace, artificial limb, or other supportive device with attention to physiological function and health.
- Constructed prosthetics or orthotics by hand or supervised construction by medical appliance technicians.
- Provided patients with device use and maintenance instructions.
- Provided ongoing care and repairing or adjusted devices as treatments progress.
- Ordered supplies and materials needed to fabricate orthotics or prosthetics.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Freelancer
Education
High School Diploma
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Summary : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, examined patients and prepared casts or models to assist with the construction of the appliance and selection of required materials/components.
Skills : Educating staff, patients, and the communities.
Description :
- Assisted in designing and fabricating custom prosthetics, such as artificial limbs, using computer software programs.
- Created casts and molds of patients’ limbs to create a custom fit for braces, artificial limbs, or other prosthetics.
- Provided care to patients who have received new prostheses or braces, making sure they are adapting to them well.
- Assisted patients in fitting new braces and prosthetics to ensure that they were comfortable and properly fitted.
- Maintained patient records and collected data regarding the patient’s progress.
- Fited and measured patients for braces, prosthetics, and other orthotic devices.
- Provided patients with instructions on how to care for and maintain their orthotics or prosthetics.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor's degree in Orthotics
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Objective : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, examine the affected area for factors affecting the fitting and placement of orthopedic appliances. Fits and adjusts appliances and devices to give patients the maximum possible function.
Skills : Evaluating and eliminating disparities.
Description :
- Met with patients to learn about their medical conditions and needs.
- Examined patients to obtain the measurements needed to design custom-made appliances.
- Selected the materials and parts for devices, then fabricated them in accordance with the design.
- Placed the orthosis in or on the patient’s body, then conduct tests to make sure it fits and functions correctly.
- Taught patients how to use and take care of their devices.
- Maintained and repaired patients’ appliances.
- Created and maintained patient records.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Orthotist Prosthetist Resume
Summary : As an Orthotist Prosthetist, established due dates for completion of orthoses/prostheses by prioritizing workload and following up with technicians during the fabrication process.
Skills : Taking action against injustices, bias, and racism.
Description :
- Designed specific braces and artificial limbs to patients who lost it to accidents and illnesses.
- Helped patients make use of prosthetics in their daily life and coordinated with physical therapists.
- Conducted research on different types of materials to be used for the production of prosthetics and artificial limbs.
- Fabricated prosthetics for patients to be modeled from the parts they lost due to accident or illness.
- Modified plaster casts of prosthetics for use in the construction process and the right types of materials to be used.
- Implemented the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan, and oversaw certified assistants.
- Utilized follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic and prosthetic outcomes.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Masters Degree in Prosthetics
