Orthotics & Prosthetics Resident

Our patients are our number one priority! Were committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title:

Orthotics & Prosthetics Resident

Location:

Dallas – Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, and fit prosthetics and & orthotics, provide follow-up under the supervision of Certified Prosthetists and Orthotists.

Gain exposure to and demonstrate competency with a wide variety of orthotic and prosthetic systems, as required by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, over either a 2-year or 18-month combined O & P Residency

Interface with Scottish Rite for Children health team members (Certified (and TX State Licensed) Prosthetists, Orthotists, Physicians, Therapists, Nurses, etc.) in developing patient specific O & P treatment objectives by utilizing sound patient evaluation techniques including, but not limited to, the following (as required); patient history, motor function and strength, range of joint motion, skin condition, sensory evaluation, gait analysis, and, in general, a patients developmental age and psychosocial status as it may pertain to his/her prosthetic care

Care for and come in contact with infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age, and adolescent patients, with concomitant dealings with adult caretakers

Develop the most appropriate O & P methodology to meet a patient-specific objectives

Take negative impressions, scans and proper measurements

Modify positive plaster molds or 3D images

Fabricate orthoses and prostheses (plaster, plastic, and metal work) as required, and communicate all necessary measurements and material selection necessary for technical staff fabrication

Fit prostheses and orthoses and evaluate their efficacy in meeting both the established objectives and patient tolerance

Provide follow-up assessments regarding appropriateness of O & P devices, function and fit

Adhere to pre-determined limitations of patient services as deemed appropriate, contingent with job experience

Document all patient care with co-signature of Supervising TDLR Licensed and ABC Certified Prosthetist (CP, LP), Orthotist (CO, LO) or CPO, LPO, using OPIE and Epic appropriately

Consult with and train O & P Resident(s) and UTSMC Students

Required Skills/Abilities

Masters degree (MPO) in Orthotics and Prosthetics required

Eligibility for certification in Prosthetics by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) required

Must be registered to practice as a Student Prosthetist/Orthotist in the state of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage a constant influx of activity

At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and is an equal opportunity employer.

For questions, contact careers@tsrh.org.