Prosthetist and/or Orthotist Clinician, CPO, CO, CP, Board Eligible

Hanger, Inc.

Prosthetist/orthotist assessing patients and designing, fabricating, and fitting custom devices. Delivering comprehensive O&P care through Hanger’s Fairfax clinic.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prosthetic and orthotic care, including assessment, treatment planning, and device fabrication. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and manage patient relationships.

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Board Certification In Prosthetics And/or OrthoticsProsthetic And Orthotic Device DesignPatient Assessment And Treatment PlanningBiomechanics And Kinesiology KnowledgeEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Prosthetic And Orthotic CareDevice FabricationGait AnalysisMedical TerminologyStatic And Dynamic AlignmentsPatient EvaluationCustom Design And FittingQuality ManagementOperational Performance ManagementClinical Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective Oral And Written CommunicationActive ListeningTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsIntegrity And Respect

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In ProstheticsBoard Certification In OrthoticsABC Board-Eligibility In Prosthetics And/or Orthotics

Industry Keywords

Patient CareRehabilitationClinical TrainingMedicare ComplianceOSHA Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess patients and formulate treatment plans
Implement treatment plans and follow up with patients
Participate in practice management
Provide or supervise comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care
Evaluate patients and custom design, fabricate, and fit prostheses and/or orthoses
Collaborate with physicians and rehabilitation team members
Recommend treatment options to physicians
Examine and evaluate patient needs related to disease and functional loss
Formulate prosthetic and orthotic device designs
Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts
Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments
Evaluate and adjust devices for fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality
Instruct patients in use of devices
Resolve device issues to ensure patient satisfaction
Provide follow-up with patients and physicians
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health professionals
Manage materials, quality, performance, costs, and operational/financial performance
Develop relationships with physicians, case managers, and referral sources
Implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets
Maintain detailed clinical notes and patient records
Mentor residents or newly certified clinicians as needed
Assist other clinical staff and administrative reimbursement activities
Follow safety, Medicare, governmental, bloodborne pathogen, and OSHA requirements
Perform on-call, hospital calls, float between clinics, or special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from ABC or BOC, OR a baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics (or foreign equivalent) and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics
Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures
Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure where required
Candidates certified in one discipline may be considered while completing residency in the other discipline
Candidates without certification or board eligibility may be considered with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under supervision of a certified clinician
Thorough understanding of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology
Thorough understanding of componentry and suitability and reliability for specific uses
Thorough understanding of medical terminology
Effective oral and written communication and reporting skills
Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers
Active listening, reading, and comprehension skills
Ability to assess patient condition and advise physicians on treatment options
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
Integrity, honesty, transparency, and respect in all relationships
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques and lift 50 pounds independently
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during the workday
Sufficient near and distant visual acuity
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility
Fine motor skills for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Established clinical practice guidelines
Innovative technologies
Specialized training & continuing education
Back office support
Collaborative clinical community
Competitive Compensation Packages