Job Description:

• 1) Provides care to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine by fitting and preparing orthopedic braces, under direction of and in consultation with physician: Assists in formulation of specifications for braces.

• 2) Examines and evaluates patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.

• 3) Formulates design of orthopedic brace.

• 4) Selects materials, making cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.

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

• 6) Evaluates brace on patient and makes adjustments to assure fit, function, and quality of work.

• 7) Instructs patient in use of orthopedic brace.

• 8) Maintains patient records.

• 9) May supervise ORTHOTICS ASSISTANTS and other support personnel.

• 10) May supervise laboratory activities relating to development of orthopedic braces.

• 11) May lecture and demonstrate to colleagues and other professionals concerned with orthotics.

• 12) May participate in research.

• 13) May perform functions of PROSTHETIST and be designated Orthotist-Prosthetist.