Clinical Assistant, Orthotic Fitter, Certified Assistant

Hanger, Inc.

Clinical Assistant assisting certified and licensed practitioners in providing patient care services at Hanger, Inc. Ensuring thorough documentation and effective communication while executing assigned tasks.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeWestchester • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing orthotic care, including patient preparation, technical fabrication, and documentation. Capable of executing modifications and adjustments under supervision while ensuring compliance with clinical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

OTS Orthotics ProvisionPatient Care AssistanceTechnical FabricationDocumentation AccuracyInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Mold MakingPatient Fitting ProceduresModifications and AdjustmentsClerical TasksShipping and Receiving

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Allied Health ProfessionalsOrthoticsProstheticsPatient Follow-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide OTS orthotics independently
Under direct supervision, assist practitioners with patient care.
Prepare a room and patient for treatment, make and modify molds, perform technical fabrication, and complete administrative tasks.
Complete and maintain accurate documentation of patient care provided.
Execute modifications, adjustments, and repairs as determined by the supervising clinician.
Perform selected patient care procedures, including the fitting of soft good items.
Provide alterations to the fitting of soft good items, if necessary.
Provide patient follow-up for selected orthotic and prosthetic patients under direction of supervising certified clinician.
Perform shipping, receiving, and monitor inventory and other clerical tasks.
Contact vendors to order prosthetic and orthotic materials
Ensure all patient procedures are performed in alignment with the certifying clinician

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
0 - 1 year of experience in a customer service or patient facing role
Preference for allied health professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc)
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.

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