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The incumbent administers and performs work concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services to patients.Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting in planning, developing, and directing the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program; assisting in overseeing the operation of the prosthetic, orthotic, and optical laboratories including restorations; serving as an advisor to clinicians with regard to selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices; interpreting prescriptions in order to make certain that proper prosthetic devices are selected for patients; authorizing the purchase, fabrication, or repair of prosthetic devices; interviewing patients and inspecting prosthetic equipment; analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating the results of various monitors and databases; maintaining a continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies; and conducting home and vendor site visits. The incumbent performs other directly related duties as assigned.

The Prosthetist or Orthotist/Prosthetist communicates and interacts with physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and caregivers in various interdisciplinary clinical settings, rehabilitation medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular care, podiatry, oncology, etc., to assist in development of the orthotic and/or prosthetic treatment plan. The work includes patient analyses in accordance with established procedures for patients with unusual conditions, multiple complex conditions, interrelated conditions, etc.; assessment of the patient for indications/contra-indications, and discussing the assessment with the physician/requesting provider for the purpose of developing the overall treatment plan with considerable influence in the development of that plan; consideration of new and emerging technologies in designing unique or innovative devices to accommodate or treat a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications.The Prosthetist or Orthotist/Prosthetist at this level is expected to recognize physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions with potentially life threatening complications. Assists supervisor in the overall management of the orthotic laboratory and provision of orthotics, prosthetics and footwear devices. Assist the professional staff in the treatment and care of seriously disabled veterans to include amputees, spinal cord injury patients, and those with related disabilities requiring the use of orthotic, prosthetic, and footwear devices to take the place of, or assist a part, or function of the body which is lost or impaired. Incumbent strives for continuous improvement of the use of equipment and funding sources in order to eliminate delays of delivery that reduce hospital days and to expedite rehabilitation of patients so that they may return to their daily lives. At the lower grade level, incumbent will perform the duties described for the full performance level position, but with closer supervision and guidance provided.

All Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center (LLUAHSC) entities offer competitive, market-driven benefits to our employees. We believe our benefits fulfill our mission ´to make man whole.´

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinician provides patient medical care by following the written orders of a physician for Orthotic & Prosthetic treatment or device application, utilizes non-certified staff, assists in the fabrication of O&P devices, mentors students and O&P residents, documents per JCAHO, CARF, ABC, and third-party payor requirements, submits accurate and timely billing, is knowledgeable about revenue cycle, attends clinics and provides in-services, and performs other duties as needed. Job Specifications: BS/BA degree or higher. Must have education in both disciplines of Orthotics and Prosthetics. 5 years experience in providing Orthotic and Prosthetic patient care. Must have current certification from the American Board of Certification for Orthotics, Prosthetics, & pedorthics (ABC). CCS paneling preferred. Knowledge in materials, supplies, patient care and tools. Excellent management skills and works well with others. Leadership skills, proficient understanding of biomechanical principles, anatomy, observational gait analysis, pathologies, and fabrication techniques. Able to lift up to 50lbs to the waist.