Job Description:

• 1) Assists ORTHOTIST in providing care and fabricating and fitting orthopedic braces to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine: Under guidance of and in consultation with ORTHOTIST, makes assigned casts, measurements, model modifications, and layouts.

• 2) Performs fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.

• 3) Evaluates orthopedic braces on patient to ensure fit, function, and quality.

• 4) Repairs and maintains orthopedic braces.

• 5) May be responsible for performance of other personnel.

• 6) May also perform functions of PROSTHETICS ASSISTANT and be designated Orthotics-Prosthetics Assistant.