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Orthotic Fitter
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Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist
Position information
Title : Certified Orthotic Fitter
Facility : Fidelity Health Care
Job Reports to : Manager, DME Bracing and Orthotics
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Position Summary
General Summary / Responsibilities :
The Certified Orthotic Fitter is responsible for providing patient care under the supervision of a certified orthotist of off the shelf and pre-fabricated orthoses / braces. He / she must evaluate patient’s need, perform the fitting, making minor modifications as needed, and adjust to ensure proper fit. He / she must maintain good documentation of services provided and may be asked to participate in provider training.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required : High School completion / GED
Additional requirements :
Type of degree : Enter Type or degree or N / A
Area of study or major : N / A
Preferred educational qualifications : Must be a BOC OR ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter
Position specific testing requirement : N / A
Licensure / Certification / Registration
American Board for Certification or Board of Certification Certified Orthotic Fitter
Licensure per State of Ohio Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Board
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required : 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience : N / A
Prior specific functional responsibilities : N / A
Preferred experience : Enter preferred experience or N / A
Other experience requirements : N / A
Knowledge / Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices such as; cervical orthoses not require more than minor modification; pressure gradient hose; trusses; non-complex prefabricated spinal orthoses (except though used to treat unstable spinal conditions), and prefabricated orthoses of upper and lower extremities (excluding those used in treatment of bone fractures)
Thorough understanding of medical terminology
Effective communication skills for accurate, concise and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
Excellent customer service skills required.