Ottobock

Clinical Manager

Ottobock

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Austin • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Manages clinical operations and clinical staff at assigned patient care facility.
  • Clinical staff includes clinicians, technicians, and fitters.
  • Collaborates with clinicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options to clinicians when necessary.
  • Examines and evaluates patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
  • Formulates design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
  • Performs evaluation of fit (including static and dynamic alignments) to assure function, medical efficacy, and quality of work are appropriate.
  • Instructs patient in use of device.
  • Provides detailed clinical notes in patient records.
  • Trains Technicians, Residents, Fitters, and other Clinicians, as appropriate.
  • Utilizes effective materials management, quality, and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance.
  • Meets with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review services and capabilities; develop and enhance business relationships to identify and secure ongoing and future sources or referrals.
  • Provides complete and accurate direction and guidance to technicians responsible for fabrication of orthoses and/or prosthesis for his/her patients. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
  • Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; Assist in preparing an annual budget.
  • Achieves and maintains professional knowledge and technical skills through continuing education.
  • Identifies and creates improvements to processes to promote efficiency and productivity. This specifically includes current "state of the art" knowledge, procedures, components, and materials including application based on diagnosis.
  • Helps ensure offices are ABC/Medicare/Labor Compliant and assist with accreditation, as necessary.
  • Complies with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA requirements.
  • Enforces all safety regulations; Compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; Compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including vendors, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
  • Knowledge and experience in prosthetic and/or orthotic clinical practice and technology.
  • Demonstrated experience in instructing clinical, non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and participate in a team approach.
  • Possess excellent organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to completion.
  • Anticipates, identifies, analyzes, and resolves conflict and problems.
  • A valid driver’s license with no limitations operating a motor vehicle; must have a reliable vehicle.
  • Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics.
  • Certified by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics (ABC) or Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). Certification must be in good standing.
  • In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well.
  • 5 - 7 years of direct patient care experience as a Board-Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist. Minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role in the healthcare industry preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Health savings accounts with employer contribution
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Company-paid life insurance policy
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays
  • Floating holidays
  • 100% company-paid short & long-term disability
  • 401k match up to 3.5%
  • Paid parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
prosthetic technologyorthotic technologyclinical evaluationdevice designfit evaluationmaterials managementbudget preparationprocess improvementpatient care servicesclinical documentation
Soft Skills
communicationteam collaborationorganizational skillstime managementconflict resolutionleadershiptrainingrelationship buildingaccountabilityproblem solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Orthotics and/or ProstheticsMaster’s Degree in Orthotics and/or ProstheticsCertified by The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics (ABC)Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)state licensure (if applicable)