Ortho fitter - Baltimore, United States - Hire Right Away

Description

Certified Fitter's duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: A certified orthotic fitter is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained in the provision of certain orthoses. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up, and practice management.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Assessment of prescription or patient's needs for prefabricated orthoses including

• physical assessment

• circulation

• skin integrity

• posture

• orthotic requirements

2. Formulation of a treatment plan based upon an assessment to alleviate limitations and enhance function.

The orthotic fitter's treatment may include:

• verification of prescription/documentation

• request and collect all necessary documentation including addendums to physician's original

note as needed prior to submitting claim to Billing.

• consultation with and/or referral to other health care professionals

3. Implementation of the orthotic fitter's treatment plan may include:

• complete SOAP note and captured signed LMN

• acquisition of physical assessment data

• adjustments to accommodate individual anatomic contours

• structural evaluation

• patient education and instruction

4. Utilization of a follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic outcomes, patient health and quality of life which may include:

• documentation of functional changes

• formulation of modifications to ensure successful outcomes

• confirmation of patient education and instruction

5. Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient well-being which includes, but is not limited to:

• adherence to applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations

• following patient care guidelines and procedures

• maintaining a safe and professional environment for patient care

• comprehension of claims development and submission

Qualifications/Competencies:

· The certified orthotic fitter can practice orthotics within the scope of privileging

· by an ABC Certified Orthotist as applies to custom fitted, prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses as follows:

· Cervical orthoses, except those used to treat an unstable cervical condition

· Prefabricated orthoses for the upper and lower extremities, except those used in the initial and/or acute treatment of long bone fractures and dislocations, therapeutic (diabetic) shoes/inserts and functional electrical stimulation orthoses (e.g., myo-orthosis, neuro-prosthesis)

· Prefabricated spinal orthoses, except those used in the treatment of scoliosis or unstable spinal conditions, including halo cervical orthoses

· Pressure gradient garments Trusses

· The certified orthotic fitter must have a working knowledge of anatomy and the fit and purpose of orthotic devices to specific anatomy and medical conditions. The certified orthotic fitter must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of the orthotic team.

· Education and Experience: The certified orthotic fitter must have a minimum of two years or 1,000 hours experience in orthotics working under the direction of a Certified Orthotist. It is expected that the certified orthotic fitter will maintain certification as outlined by ABC.

Physical Demands: Lifting of light, medium, and heavy objects; bending; stooping.

Working Conditions: The certified orthotic fitter will work in one of the company offices which provide a generally favorable environment; lighting and temperature are adequate. There is no excessive noise or dust.