UAB Medicine
Orthotist / Prosthetist - Spain Rehabilitation Center
UAB Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Orthotist / Prosthetist - Spain Rehabilitation Center
Apply for the Orthotist / Prosthetist role at UAB Medicine.
Work Schedule:
Full Time, Monday - Friday
Work Location:
Orthotist/Prosthetist Division, Spain Rehabilitation Center
Benefits:
100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all patient care; the certified practitioner independently provides or supervises the provision of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care as an inpatient, outpatient or on-call basis. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up, and practice management. The certified prosthetist and/or orthotist is obligated to support and conform to the professional responsibilities which promote and assure the overall welfare of the patient and the integrity of the profession.
Position Requirements:
Education:
B.S. in Orthotics/Prosthetics from CAAHEP or NCOPE accredited program or B.S. in any major, plus an Orthotic and/or prosthetic certification from a CAAHEP or NCOPE accredited program.
License/Certification:
Board Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist; Licensed by the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists.
Traits & Skills:
Self-directed / self-motivated; good communication and interpersonal skills.
Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work; work independently.
Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; relate to others in a manner which creates teamwork and cooperation.
Communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.
Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment.
Perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations.
Demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.
Maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
EEO Statement:
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Work Schedule:
Full Time, Monday - Friday
Work Location:
Orthotist/Prosthetist Division, Spain Rehabilitation Center
Benefits:
100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for all patient care; the certified practitioner independently provides or supervises the provision of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care as an inpatient, outpatient or on-call basis. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up, and practice management. The certified prosthetist and/or orthotist is obligated to support and conform to the professional responsibilities which promote and assure the overall welfare of the patient and the integrity of the profession.
Position Requirements:
Education:
B.S. in Orthotics/Prosthetics from CAAHEP or NCOPE accredited program or B.S. in any major, plus an Orthotic and/or prosthetic certification from a CAAHEP or NCOPE accredited program.
License/Certification:
Board Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist; Licensed by the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists.
Traits & Skills:
Self-directed / self-motivated; good communication and interpersonal skills.
Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work; work independently.
Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; relate to others in a manner which creates teamwork and cooperation.
Communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.
Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment.
Perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations.
Demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.
Maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
EEO Statement:
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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