CERTIFIED PROSTHETIST ORTHOTIST (CPO) OR CERTIFIED ORTHOTIST

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Nov 20, 2024
Certified Orthotist and Prosthetists are specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic patient care. They assess patients, formulate and implement treatment plans, and conduct follow-up sessions with their devices and plans. Certified Orthotist and Prosthetists work independently and provide their services to patients without supervision. Assess the patient's functional status, including muscle development, gait, sensory function, range of motion, joint stability, and skin integrity. Develop a plan that addresses the patient's needs and goals, including pain reduction, comfort, stability, mobility, as well as aesthetics. Select the appropriate design, materials, and components for optimum strength, durability, and function. Discuss the treatment plan, including benefits, risks, and time involved. Prepare the patient for the device, with the use of splints or compression garments, as needed. Take measurements, make impressions, and develop templates as needed to accurately fit the device. Fabricate or assemble the device, and assess and properly align for maximum function and comfort. Instruct and explain to patients how to use and maintain the devices. Provide ongoing care, including evaluation and modification of the device for optimal fit and function. You will be responsible for the oversight of techs, assistants and fitters you directly work with. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from an accredited program and a National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) accredited residency program. Experience: None Licensure: ABC certification PHYSICAL DEMANDS This job often will require moving the patient on and off an exam table to measure and fit devices as well as shifting the patient on the exam table. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.