Job Description
Mary Free Bed Orthotics And Prosthetics
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist – CPO Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers. Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. A Certified Orthotist CO is a healthcare professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic patient care. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management. Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation. Produces orthotic devices as prescribed by the referring physician. Formulation of a treatment plan, with other health care providers as prescribed by the referring physician based upon a comprehensive assessment to design an intervention to alleviate limitations and enhance function. Implementation of the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan, and overseeing certified assistants. Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic outcomes. Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient protection which includes, but is not limited to: adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations comprehension of claims development and submission completes in a timely manner according to department policy. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information. Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Demonstrate knowledge and skills with, Cranial, Spinal, upper and lower limb orthotics, for pediatric and geriatric patients Bachelors degree or higher in Orthotics and Prosthetics for a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program or a Bachelors degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate Orthotics and Prosthetic certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program Certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (CO) or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOCO) Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
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