Clinical Assistant - O&P
Hanger
- Newport News, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with orthotic practitioners in the evaluation and analysis of a patient’s need for orthotic services.
- Examine and evaluate patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
- Perform fitting and execute minor modifications, as necessary.
- Evaluate orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
- Instruct patient in use of orthopedic device.
- Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
- Follow up with patients and physicians.
- Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
- Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
- Assist other clinical staff.
- Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
- Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Employee must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
- Allied Health Professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc.)
- If the Clinical Assistant holds a recognized license or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g., Physical Therapist/PTA, Occupational Therapist/OTA, Athletic Trainer, etc.), they may be supervised under indirect supervision.
- Orthotic or Soft Goods Fitter
- Willingness to verify all clinical activities with certified clinical personnel.
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
- Hand skills necessary to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
- Knowledge of biomechanical principles.
- Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for reporting information to patient and staff.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Works collaboratively with certified clinician on assignments that are moderately difficult.
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
- PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
- Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
- Relocation Assistance
- Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
- Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest