Req #: 234545

Department: HARBORVIEW ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS CLINIC

Posting Date: 06/20/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $41.80 - $58.05 per hour

Shift: First Shift

OPPORTUNITY Harborview Medical Center – Rehabilitation has an outstanding opportunity for a PER DIEM, Days Shift, ORTHOTICS-PROSTHETICS PRACTITIONER to work as a member of the rehabilitation team to assess and evaluate patient needs and design and modify prosthetic and orthotic devices.

The Prosthetics Orthotics Practitioner is responsible for providing direct patient care at multiple UW Medicine facilities including the Prosthetic-Orthotic Laboratory at the UW Medical Center, inpatient and outpatient locations at Harborview Medical Center, and inpatient and outpatient locations at UWMC. The duties and responsibilities are divided into three main areas of focus: 1) Patient Care 2) Program Development 3) Supervision

WHAT WILL YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE?

• Assesses patient needs applying knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology synthesizes and reports assessment verbally and in writing

• Designs and modifies prosthetic and orthotic devices to meet patient requirements

• Performs fitting and fabrication techniques of prosthetic and orthotic devices

• Provides patient and family education in the use and maintenance of prosthetic and orthotic devices

• Directs the work of Orthotics/Prosthetics Technicians, students and volunteers

• Participates in continuing education activities as required

• Provides inservice presentations to staff and students

• Maintains inventory and orders materials

• Assists with development and implementation of clinical programs participates in interdisciplinary planning

• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications; perform ordinary arithmetic

• Comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects

• Work within precise tolerances; use hand and power tools with skill; work safely WHAT’S NEEDED? Graduation from an accredited Prosthetic-Orthotic Practitioner programANDEligible for certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and ProstheticsOREquivalent education/experience. LICENSE REQUIRED WA state ORTHOTIST license ABOUT US The Team Become U with UW Medicine Rehabilitation (https://www.uwmedicine.org/specialties/rehabilitation-medicine) . Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!The Hospital We’re on a mission. Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. As the only designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma and verified burn center in the state of Washington, Harborview serves as the regional trauma and burn referral center for Alaska, Montana and Idaho and the disasterThe Organization A Higher Degree of Healthcare Across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student, and colleague is valued and honored.UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and other health professionals

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.