Description

Join a newly established Orthotic and Prosthetic department within a leading Vascular Surgery practice. This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing service line, deliver exceptional patient care, and work side-by-side with renowned surgeons for optimal outcomes. 

The department is a new service line and intends to garner accreditation. The department will provide custom-designed and fitted devices to a wide variety of patient types.  The department will reside inside the practice’s main campus and serve patients from across the region.  

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Consistent Patient Volume – No need for sales or marketing efforts.
• Collaborative Care Model – Work closely with vascular surgeons for seamless communication and superior patient outcomes.
   

The candidate must be licensed with a proper educational background, have worked in the field for at least five (5) years, and it is preferred to have experience in management of staff and managed through accreditation.

Competitive salary range: $90,000–$125,000, based on experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package included.  

Compensation Disclaimer: Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.  

Position Summary: As a state Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist (CPO), you will lead and manage all aspects of the Orthotic and Prosthetic department, including patient care, staff supervision, operational oversight, and strategic development. You will play a key role in achieving accreditation, implementing best practices, and ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction. Lead the department in delivering exceptional patient care through direct evaluations and treatment as needed. Provide strategic direction and clinical leadership as a highly specialized practitioner. Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance and quality standards. Establish and oversee medical billing, documentation, and coding processes to maintain financial integrity and regulatory compliance. Drive accreditation efforts and implement best-practice protocols. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support operational efficiency. Champion patient satisfaction by fostering a culture of excellence and achieving superior outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Oversee all facets of daily department operations, including staff supervision, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and recommend personnel actions.
• Motivate and guide team members to achieve peak productivity and maintain high standards of care.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to various clinical and operational settings.

Patient Care

• Perform direct patient evaluations, fittings, and follow-up care as needed.
• Collaborate with other clinical units to ensure complementary and coordinated patient care.
• Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, staff, and physicians.

Compliance & Accredidation

• Ensure adherence to professional practice standards and all applicable state and federal regulations.
  Monitor staff competence in fitting, fabrication, and modification techniques.
  Develop and implement systems for maintaining compliance records, equipment inventories, and accreditation documentation.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver training programs for related professional and technical staff.
• Promote continuous professional growth through educational programs, workshops, and in-service sessions.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices by reviewing literature and attending relevant meetings.
  
  

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage patient billing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor inventory and oversee ordering of patient and fabrication supplies.
• Develop and administer the department’s annual budget; approve and track expenditures.
  
  

Patient Safety

• Follow all patient safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Proactively identify and address environmental conditions or situations that may pose risks.
• Report potential or actual safety concerns, medical errors, and near misses promptly.
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their care by asking questions and voicing concerns.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from a CAAHEP program. Experience: 5 years directly related experience. Strongly Preferred: Previous experience running a prosthetic department or opening/owning one.

Credentials: Certified Orthotics (CO), Prosthetics (CP), or Both (CPO). Physical Conditions: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Working Conditions: Med Haz: Moderate exposure to chemicals/dangerous equipment/material. Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal.