Resident, Prosthetics & Orthotics

Overview

The mission of the residency program of ForMotion Clinics is to be the national program of choice for residency education in orthotics and prosthetics, training competent, compassionate, and autonomous clinicians as part of the healthcare team for our patients. Your residency experience with a ForMotion Clinic, affiliated with Embla Medical and its brands including Össur, will provide a distinctive opportunity to begin and to grow your career. All the advantages of learning while allied with a well-established international company can be experienced by our residents.

At ForMotion we strive to be the Patient Care provider, employer and partner of choice. ​We want to put the patient at the center of everything we do by delivering exceptional quality, care and support. We believe ‘all the little things’ matter because for our patients and their families, it amounts to EVERYthing. ​

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With Life at ForMotion, together we will build a community that cares for and supports one another. We are a diverse, multi-cultural, unique team of People bringing a broad range of skills, competencies, experiences & perspectives, we seek to learn from each other & to blend this collective intelligence into giving our patients the best possible experience.

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Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of the Residency Director or Clinic Manager, a Resident is expected to learn over the duration of their residency to provide patient assessment, formulate and implement a treatment plan, follow-up best practices and practice management. Documentation by the orthotic and/or prosthetic Resident is part of the patient’s medical record and assists with establishing medical necessity for orthotic and/or prosthetic care.

Essential Functions

Adhere to organizational policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and professional and ethical guidelines.

Adhere to policies and procedures for patient care that comply with current medical, legal and third-party reimbursement requirements.

Takes financial responsibility in day-to-day work by primarily using existing resources and following policies.

Is increasingly aware of regulations and price list for invoicing, ensures customer is charged for time and consumed material.

Reports to a more senior CPO or the nearest manager when serious deficiencies are detected in the business.

Nearing the end of Residency, virtually always performs skills or behaviors effectively, but may require assistance or guidance in unusual circumstances.

Review patient’s prescription/referral and takes a comprehensive patient history.

Perform a diagnosis-specific clinical, functional and cognitive examination and makes an analysis of the user’s needs from a holistic perspective.

Develop and implement a treatment plan which includes patient education and follow-up based on patient evaluation, medical necessity, aesthetic considerations, patient’s goals and expectations and treatment goals.

Perform initial fitting, assessment and alignment of orthosis/prosthesis in sagittal, transverse and coronal planes to achieve maximum function and ensure patient safety.

Instructs the user both theoretically and practically on how to use and take care of the prescribed product.

Assesses and document’s function and benefit and plans follow-ups if necessary.

Provides clients with information about what services are offered.

Ensure laboratory/fabrication areas are clean and organized.

Maintain and follow manufacturer and quality control standards.

Attend and participate in daily huddle(s) and other meetings as required/requested.

Follow policies & procedures and protocols.

Complete all required training.

Perform additional duties as needed.

Requirements

Masters degree from an accredited Orthotics & Prosthetics program, or enrollment in a Masters-level program with an integrated residency design.

Total Offerings

Competitive Base Salary

Bonus Opportunity (once fully certified)

Student Loan Repayment Assistance (post-residency if hired and once fully certified)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution

Relocation Assistance

8 paid holidays

13 vacation days, birthday and two (2) volunteer day

8 sick days within your first year of employment

Paid Parental Bonding

On-going development:

Bi-monthly Resident Discussion Group

Residents present topics to fulfill quarterly NCOPE requirements

O&P components, processes, intervention options, etc.

Education and Training on Össur Product

Exam Study Sessions

Certification Exam/Application Fees and Travel