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Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA, Glendale, California, us, 91222


Active Life specializes in Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Compression solutions by treating, nurturing, and transforming clients' lives, empowering them into active opportunity through our unparalleled clinical services and products. In 2021, Active Life joined Ottobock Patient Care. Ottobock is known for its worldwide excellence in prosthetic technology and quality patient care, and this collaboration supports our shared vision to advance innovation, improve access to care, and most importantly deliver the best possible patient care experiences. We believe in giving our practitioners the freedom of choice to provide the best care possible to patients. Join us and experience the freedom to care.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Certified Prosthetist Orthotist at our Glendale, CA location.Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver quality orthotics, prosthetics, and professional services in relation to patient care.Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices and fabricate as needed to assure quality, fit, function, timely delivery, or responsiveness to individual patient need.Provide complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and/or prosthesis for patients.Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.Evaluate prosthetic/orthotic device on the patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work and perform outcome measures as appropriate.Instruct the patient in the use of the device and provide post-delivery service and adjustments for assigned patients.Specify information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.Maintain all patient charts and records of care and service, current and complete each day.Participate in on-call rotation as assigned by the supervisor.Train Technicians, Residents, Fitters, and other Clinicians, as appropriate.Market the organization's professional services, through the development of strong professional relationships with physicians, therapists, patients, and other referral sources.Achieve and maintain professional knowledge and technical skills required to perform all other primary responsibilities.Identify and create improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity.Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.Comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA responsibilities.Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.Qualifications

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, providers, co-workers, and management.Ability to interact with clinical and non-clinical personnel, patients, and caregivers professionally and respectfully.Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks to completion.Exceptional organizational skills.Exceptional attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in resolving issues.Proficient computer skills; Proficient in MS Office and databases.A valid driver’s license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle; must have a reliable vehicle and maintain insurance in accordance with state law.Successful completion of a criminal background check.Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics.Certified by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics (ABC) or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). Certification must be in good standing.Three years of experience in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics required.

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