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Orthotist / Prosthetist - Spain Rehabilitation Center

UAB Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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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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