Certified Fitter of Orthotics

Mission Statement  

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. 

Employment Value Proposition  

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture: 

• Focus on Patient Care.  A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees. 

• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities. 

• Family Culture.  We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization. 

• Trust in Each Other.  Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community. 

• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.   

Age Specific Responsibility:  

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. 

Summary  

​​A certified orthotic fitter is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained in the provision of certain off the shelf or prefabricated orthoses prescribed by a physician.  In addition, a certified orthotic fitter will be required to be proficient inpatient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, and provide patient instructions.​ 

Essential Job Responsibilities  

• ​​Assessment of prescription and patient’s needs for off the shelf or prefabricated orthoses.  Excluding diabetic shoes, fracture orthoses, FES systems, Scoliosis devices, and un-stabile conditions. 

• ​Formulation of a treatment plan based upon an assessment to alleviate limitations and enhance function.  It is the responsibility of the orthotic fitter to request consultation with referring physician to verify prescription/documentation when needed to formulate treatment plan.  

• ​Implementation of the treatment plan. 

• ​Patient Education. 

• ​Utilization of follow-up treatment plan that ensures successful orthotic outcomes, patient health. 

• ​Accountable for achieving financial targets and performance benchmarks as established by their manager. 

• ​Compliance with practice management plans.  Documentation policies and procedures which include: 

• ​Adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. 

• ​Maintain a safe and professional environment for patient care. 

• ​Comprehension of claims development and submission 

• ​Adherence to ABC Code of Professional Responsibility 

• ​Participates in a program of self-improvement and continuing education 

• ​We’ll embrace all people by:   

​Treating everyone with dignity and respect.   

​Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.   

​Growing talent and people.   

​Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.    

​Taking action against discrimination.   

​Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.   

​Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.   

​Restoring hope and freedom, together.   

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Customer Service Responsibilities  

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information. 

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement  

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service. 

Essential Job Qualifications  

• Possess a high school diploma, GED or college degree 

• 2-3 years of orthotic fitting experience or equivalent. 

• Successful completion of  an NCOPE approved orthotic fitter educational course 

• Successful completion of the ABC orthotics fitters exam 

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification 

Levels: 

• None (No specific requirements) 

• Occasionally (Less than 1/3) 

• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) 

• Majority (More than 2/3) 

Remain in a stationary position: ​Occasionally 

Traverse or move around work location: ​Majority​  

Use keyboard:  ​Frequently​  

Operate or use department specific equipment:  ​None​  

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: ​None​  

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: ​None​  

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: ​Frequently​  

Transport, position, and/or exert force:   

Up to 10 pounds:  _____ 

Up to 25 pounds: ​ _____​  

Up to 50 pounds: ​ Occasionally 

Up to 75 pounds:  ​ _____​  

More than 100 pounds: ​ Occasionally 

Other weight: Up to___ pounds ​ _____​  

       Other: ​None​