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University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)
Orthotist and Prosthetist
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Job Summary The University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center is a large multi-disciplinary clinic dedicated to providing high quality orthotic and prosthetic services for adults and children. The 30,000 square foot facility is located at 2850 S. industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI. We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. Why join the Michigan Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Team? The Orthotics and Prosthetics Center at Michigan Medicine is one of the few University based facilities in the country that offers comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic services and has been awarded the maximum three-year accreditation by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics. As a CPO, you will assess patients individual needs and custom design orthoses and prosthesis to meet those needs. This position offers the opportunity work within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary care team and the ability to provide clinical instruction to medical residents, prosthetic and orthotic trainees, and other medical professionals. There is no better place if you want to develop and grow, maximize and expand your career experience as a CPO. What perks and benefits can you look forward to? * Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage * 2:1 Match on retirement savings * Generous PTO program * State of the art technology and equipment * Tremendous team support * Supervising and mentorship opportunities * Conduct research relative to new orthotic and prosthetic designs and outcomes Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Responsibilities* * You will evaluate and treat the more complex, specialized patients for prosthetic and orthotic services. * You will plan for the fabrication of prostheses and orthoses in consultation with physicians, patients, and certified technical staff. * You will provide prosthetic and orthotic services, including proper patient education, coding, documentation in the provided electronic medical record, and coordinating rehabilitation activities with others in the health care team. * You will provide the necessary follow up for all services provided, including re-education, maintenance and repairs. * You will cover an on-call rotation for the University of Michigan Hospital, in Ann Arbor, as part of the orthotic staff, meeting the orthotic needs of in-patients outside of normal business hours. * You may have the opportunity to represent the Orthotic and Prosthetic staff in UMOPC clinics, seminars and specialty conferences. * You will conduct special projects and/or participate in research directed toward contributing to improving patient outcomes, new methods or new orthotic/prosthetic designs. Required Qualifications* Orthotist and Prosthetist Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in orthotics or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. * Certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics is necessary. * Considerable experience in both Orthotics and Prosthetics or the equivalent of education and experience is necessary * Considerable experience in both Orthotics and Prosthetics or the equivalent of education and experience is necessary * Capable of moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. * This classification requires Primary Source Verification Prosthetist Only Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in orthotics or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. * Certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics is necessary. * Capable of moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. * This classification requires Primary Source Verification Orthotist Only Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in orthotics or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. * Certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics is necessary. * Capable of moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. * This classification requires Primary Source Verification Desired Qualifications* * Minimum of 3 years experience post-certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics * Experience with use of an electronic health record such as EPIC or OPIE would be helpful Work Schedule 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Work Locations The UM Orthotics and Prosthetics Center in Ann Abor, MI, will be your primary worksite. Occasional travel will be necessary for on-call rotations, coverage at offsite locations, and other events. Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes

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