Job Description

OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing (OPSB):

As a leader in specialized pediatric orthotics and prosthetics, we take great pride in having the industry's top clinicians, technicians, and administrative staff, led by an executive team dedicated to advancing the orthotics and prosthetics profession. We have recently joined forces with OrthoPediatrics as their Specialty Bracing division to deliver more O&P and help more KIDS!

OPSB Vision:

To be recognized as the premier provider of pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services and products in the United States.

Our team believes in respectful truth and transparency when interacting with patients, referral sources, and our own team members. We hold ourselves accountable for providing only the best products and services to our patients. Our team is engaged and committed to continuous improvement of our products, our patient care, and ourselves.

We have 3 different Clinician CO or CPO positions:

1. Gainesville, FL: This is a new O&P clinic start-up location. We are looking for a strong CPO that can deliver patient care independently. 5 years of experience, inclusive of residency, is preferred. This clinic will have an COA and will grow to a 2 clinician clinic.
2. Davie, FL (near Ft. Lauderdale): This is a well-established O&P clinic that currently has 2 full time CPOs. We need to add a CO or CPO. Board Eligible to years of experience will be considered. There will be some floating coverage between the Davie and Miami clinics to support each other.
3. Miami, FL: This CO or CPO position will work with a 2nd CPO and will serve patients within a Children’s hospital and in a community O&P clinic. Board Eligible to years of experience will be considered. There will be some floating coverage between the Davie and Miami clinics to support each other.

This position could require some travel in Florida

Responsibilities:

Provides care to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine by fitting/adjusting orthopedic braces and prosthetics under the direction of, and in consultation with physicians, by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Examine, fully evaluate, and measure patients to determine their O&P needs; identify factors affecting brace or prosthetic fit.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
• Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination/measurement of patients.
• Maintain patients' records.
• (remove this full sentence)Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
• Take cast impressions, scans, and measurements as required to complete a work-order for brace/prosthetic design and fabrication by appropriate lab.
• Select materials and components to be used based on device design.
• Confer with physicians, therapists and families to formulate specifications and prescriptions for O&P devices that meet the goals for patient comfort and success.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify orthoses and prosthetics as needed.
• (remove this full sentence)Construct and fabricate appliances, or direct others constructing the appliances.
• Enjoy working within a hospital clinic stetting with our referral sources as well as in an O&P clinic setting in the communities.

Education/Experience (minimum):

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• Masters of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSPO)
• Completion of NCOPE certified residency program or near completion and Board Eligible for exams

Benefits Offered for Eligible Employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer:

OPSB is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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