Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Description

We Welcome You to Join Our Team! 

Cascade Prosthetics and Orthotics is a family-owned clinic, with locations in Mt Vernon and Ferndale, Washington, that specializes in the O & P needs of pediatric and adult patients. We are a caring, compassionate team whose main goal is to understand the needs of our patients and create an experience that exceeds expectations.  

Our business is based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, just 90 minutes north of Seattle and 40 minutes south of Vancouver, B.C. We are in a small, friendly community with a wide variety of outdoor activities available nearby, including downhill and cross-country skiing, ocean kayaking, sailing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. The San Juan Islands are a short ferry ride away.   

We are currently looking to fill a full-time Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist position for our Ferndale Clinic. 

The Prosthetist/Orthotist orientates themselves around the patients they serve. They take pride in providing superior patient care, restoring patient functionality to maximum capacity, and positively changing lives. This person is knowledgeable and passionate about using their creativity and talent in order to make a significant impact for their patients. 

We find that successful applicants have these skills and abilities: 

• Able to connect, communicate, and motivate patients varying in ages and activity levels.  
• Demonstrates active listening, empathy, compassion and patience. 
• Able to innovate new solutions, problem solve, influence and respond to change. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients. 
• Outstanding attention to detail, time management, and follow-through. 
• Mechanical ability and hand-eye coordination to use laboratory tools safely and effectively. 
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA requirements. 
• Knowledge of ICD10 diagnostic coding and HCPCS codes related to the Orthotic and Prosthetic industry. 
• A willingness to be versatile and flexible as job duties change. 

 Our CPO’s responsibilities include: 

• Conducts evaluation of patient; leads interactive discussion to identify patient’s needs and goals including pain reduction, comfort, stability, mobility, and aesthetics. 
• Creates design of prosthetic and/or orthotic device, selecting appropriate materials and components for optimum strength, durability, and function. 
• Takes measurements, make impressions/casts to fit or craft chosen treatment. 
• Performs thorough device fitting on patient, ensuring accurate fit, function and comfort. Explains use and care of product. 
• Identifies and reconciles any issues or problems with the provided product. 
• Follows up with patients to ensure patient satisfaction. 
• Fabricates, alters, and repairs prosthetic and orthotic devices as needed. 
• Works with common prosthetic and orthotic tools, both hand and power. 
• Creates and maintains detailed clinical notes in patients’ records. 
• Regularly networks with physicians and related professionals to identify and secure future sources or referrals; provides in-service training and product demonstrations.  
• Able to perform on-call, hospital calls, and float between clinic offices as needed. 
• Adheres to all safety and privacy regulations; including but not limited to Medicare compliance, compliance with blood borne pathogens, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, HIPAA, and patient confidentiality regulations.
• Participates in personal and professional development through continuing education, training, and research. Stays current on industry technology, techniques, and materials.  
• Maintain valid WA license 

Please be sure you meet these qualifications before applying: 

• Licensed in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics in the state of Washington 
• Minimum five years of clinical experience, preferred by not required 
• Thorough understanding of anatomy, medical terminology, and O&P billing codes 
• Able to stand, bend, kneel, and reach 
• Able to lift to 50 pounds at time 
• Willingness to travel between offices and to and from patient homes, hospitals, nursing, and rehabilitation facilities (with own vehicle). Outreach clinical visits across Washington State may require overnight stays. 
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 

 Benefits of working at Cascade Prosthetics and Orthotics: 

• Competitive Wages   
• Profit Sharing: Our team members are awarded quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.   
• Healthcare Benefits: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance to our full-time team members with a choice between a QHDHP with employer HSA contribution or a traditional PPO plan. 
• Time Off: We offer Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts accruing from your date of hire, plus a minimum of 10 paid holidays per calendar year. 
• 401(k): We offer a traditional and a ROTH 401k plan after 90 days of employment with a company match (up to 4%) per payroll and a 401(k) end of year profit sharing contribution.   
• Additional Benefits: We provide our team members with short- and long-term disability and life insurance. 

If you can picture yourself working here, we invite you to apply today!