Pedorthist (Certified Pedorthist)

Job overview

The Pedorthist role is onsite in Oak Park, IL; the schedule and compensation are not specified. Hanger says its patients are its focus and describes a collaborative clinical community of nearly 1,500 providers working to empower human potential. The pedorthist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, and designs, fabricates, fits, and adjusts pedorthic devices. The role collaborates with physicians and rehabilitation professionals, instructs patients in device use, and follows up to support fit, function, and patient outcomes.

What you'll do

• Evaluate patients’ needs related to disease and functional loss
• collaborate with physicians on pedorthic services and treatment options
• design devices and select materials
• take cast measurements and prepare models
• fit and align devices
• assess and adjust devices for fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality
• instruct patients in device use
• document care
• follow up with patients and physicians
• support referral relationships and practice performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pedorthist

certified pedorthist

oak park il

hanger

pedorthic care

patient assessment

orthoses

prostheses

device fitting

rehabilitation team

physician collaboration

patient follow-up

board certification

on-call may be requested

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Candidates may be considered without certification if they meet board eligibility or have at least five years of relevant experience under a certified clinician’s supervision; on-call work, hospital calls, or floating between clinics may be requested.

About the employer

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