Orthotic Fitter, Certified – Pedorthist

Hanger, Inc.

Orthotic Fitter providing independent patient care and adjustment of orthotic devices. Evaluating patient needs and ensuring satisfaction with their orthotic devices.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing patient care through the fitting and adjustment of orthotic devices, ensuring compliance with medical regulations and effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals. Capable of delivering in-service training and maintaining detailed clinical documentation.

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Certified FitterOrthotic Device EvaluationPatient Care ServicesMedical TerminologyEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Orthotic Device AdjustmentPatient MonitoringClinical Note DocumentationReimbursement ActivitiesPatient Instruction

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsActive ListeningIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified FitterAmerican Board Certified (ABC)

Industry Keywords

Medicare ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceOSHA RequirementsPatient SatisfactionFunctional Loss

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent patient care through the provision and adjustment of off the shelf and pre-fabricated orthoses
Monitor the patients over time and make any necessary changes to the devices to keep them in good condition
Examine and evaluate patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss
Perform independent patient care for devices within scope
Evaluate orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work
Instruct patient in use of orthotic devices
Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided
Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records
Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities
Provide follow-up with patients and physicians
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals
Provide assistance to other clinical staff
Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare, HIPAA and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Current certification as a Certified Fitter or Orthotics (i.e. American Board Certified (ABC))
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.
Demonstrated ability to effectively fit and deliver non-custom orthotic devices
Thorough understanding of medical terminology
Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff.
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Effective organizational, time management and planning skills.
Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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