"ORTHOTIST"
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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.
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Job Number: 7020