Clinical Assistant, Orthotic Fitter or Pedorthist
Hanger
- Tucson, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Under direct supervision, assist practitioners with patient care.
- Prepare a room and patient for treatment, make and modify molds, perform technical fabrication, and complete administrative tasks.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation of patient care provided.
- Perform selected patient care procedures, including the fitting of soft good items.
- Provide alterations to the fitting of soft good items, if necessary.
- Provide patient follow-up for selected orthotic and prosthetic patients under direction of supervising certified clinician.
- Perform shipping, receiving, and monitor inventory and other clerical tasks.
- Contact vendors to order prosthetic and orthotic materials
- Ensure all patient procedures are performed in alignment with the certifying clinician
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
- Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Employee must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
- Allied Health Professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc.)
- If the Clinical Assistant holds a recognized license or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g., Physical Therapist/PTA, Occupational Therapist/OTA, Athletic Trainer, etc.), they may be supervised under indirect supervision.
- Orthotic or Soft Goods Fitter
- Willingness to verify all clinical activities with certified clinical personnel.
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
- Hand skills necessary to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
- Knowledge of biomechanical principles.
- Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for reporting information to patient and staff.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Works collaboratively with certified clinician on assignments that are moderately difficult.
- Competitive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 8 Paid Holidays per Year
- Paid Vacation Time Off
- Paid Sick Time Off
- 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community
- Floating Holiday
- Life Insurance
- Medical Flex Spend Account
- Dependent Care Flex Spend Account
- Free employee assistance program
- 401(k)
- Full-time employees are also eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance