Certified Orthotic Fitter

Job overview

The Certified Orthotic Fitter role is onsite in Skokie, Illinois. Compensation is not specified. Hanger provides orthotic care through its clinics, supporting patients who need orthotic devices. The fitter evaluates patient needs, provides and adjusts off-the-shelf and prefabricated orthoses within the applicable scope of practice, and monitors devices over time. The role contributes to patient function and satisfaction by ensuring devices fit and work effectively and by instructing patients in their use.

What you'll do

• Examine and evaluate patient needs related to disease and functional loss
• provide independent patient care for devices within scope
• evaluate and adjust orthotic devices for fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality
• instruct patients in device use
• document clinical notes
• follow up with patients and physicians
• provide information for reimbursement activities
• comply with safety, Medicare, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified orthotic fitter

orthotics

patient care

skokie il

hanger

orthotic device fitting

device adjustment

patient education

clinical documentation

abc certification

hipaa

medicare compliance

osha

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics is required; high school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred; some moderate-complexity or custom projects may be performed under indirect supervision when privileged.

About the employer

Hanger, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.