The Nemours Foundation
Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist
The Nemours Foundation, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Job Description
Nemours is seeking a Certified Prosthetist / Orthotist (CPO) in Jacksonville, FL.
The Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO) is responsible for evaluating patients with limb deficiencies or neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments, designing appropriate prosthetic and orthotic solutions, and overseeing the fabrication, fitting, and adjustment of devices. This role provides patient-centered care aimed at restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing overall quality of life.
This is a clinical setting with occasional time in fabrication lab environments.May require occasional travel between clinic locations or to patient facilities including the Operating Room.
Essential Functions Clinical Care & Patient Management Regular interaction with patients requiring hands-on activities such as casting, molding, and device fitting.
Perform comprehensive clinical assessments of patients requiring prosthetic or orthotic intervention.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient goals, and functional needs.
Design, measure, cast/scan, fit, and adjust custom prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Conduct follow-up appointments to ensure optimal device function, comfort, and patient satisfaction.
Educate patients and caregivers on device use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and rehabilitation expectations.
Work directly with in-house physicians and providers to develop the most effective custom devices.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Technical & Fabrication Oversight Create detailed design specifications and oversee fabrication processes in collaboration with technicians.
Utilize traditional fabrication methods and digital CAD/CAM technologies as appropriate.
Ensure devices meet clinical standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluation, treatment plans, device design, fabrication notes, and follow-up records.
Complete coding and billing documentation according to department regulations and regulatory requirements.
Comply with HIPAA and other privacy and ethical standards.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Work closely with referring physicians, physical/occupational therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care.
Professional Development & Quality Assurance Stay current with advancements in prosthetic and orthotic technologies, materials, and best practices.
Participate in continuing education and maintain ABC certification while attending industry conferences.
Contribute to quality assurance initiatives, process improvements, and clinic protocols.
Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program is required; Master’s Degree is preferred.
Current certification as a CPO through the American Board for Certification (ABC).
Eligible for state licensure or current Florida license holder.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist is required.
Familiarity with CAD/CAM systems, 3D scanning, and advanced componentry (microprocessor knees, myoelectric systems, etc.) is preferred.
Experience working with diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, post‑op patients, and families is preferred.
Familiarity with EMR documentation systems is preferred.
Experience with O and P lab equipment and custom device fabrication is preferred.
About Us Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state‑of‑the‑art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary‑urgent‑and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day‑to‑day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us atwww.nemours.org.
Warning: It has come to our attention that fraudulent individuals are contacting people offering false job opportunities from Nemours Children’s Health. Learn More.
Job Info
Job Identification 17721
Job Category Other
Posting Date 12/29/2025, 03:48 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
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The Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO) is responsible for evaluating patients with limb deficiencies or neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments, designing appropriate prosthetic and orthotic solutions, and overseeing the fabrication, fitting, and adjustment of devices. This role provides patient-centered care aimed at restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing overall quality of life.
This is a clinical setting with occasional time in fabrication lab environments.May require occasional travel between clinic locations or to patient facilities including the Operating Room.
Essential Functions Clinical Care & Patient Management Regular interaction with patients requiring hands-on activities such as casting, molding, and device fitting.
Perform comprehensive clinical assessments of patients requiring prosthetic or orthotic intervention.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient goals, and functional needs.
Design, measure, cast/scan, fit, and adjust custom prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Conduct follow-up appointments to ensure optimal device function, comfort, and patient satisfaction.
Educate patients and caregivers on device use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and rehabilitation expectations.
Work directly with in-house physicians and providers to develop the most effective custom devices.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Technical & Fabrication Oversight Create detailed design specifications and oversee fabrication processes in collaboration with technicians.
Utilize traditional fabrication methods and digital CAD/CAM technologies as appropriate.
Ensure devices meet clinical standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluation, treatment plans, device design, fabrication notes, and follow-up records.
Complete coding and billing documentation according to department regulations and regulatory requirements.
Comply with HIPAA and other privacy and ethical standards.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Work closely with referring physicians, physical/occupational therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care.
Professional Development & Quality Assurance Stay current with advancements in prosthetic and orthotic technologies, materials, and best practices.
Participate in continuing education and maintain ABC certification while attending industry conferences.
Contribute to quality assurance initiatives, process improvements, and clinic protocols.
Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program is required; Master’s Degree is preferred.
Current certification as a CPO through the American Board for Certification (ABC).
Eligible for state licensure or current Florida license holder.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist is required.
Familiarity with CAD/CAM systems, 3D scanning, and advanced componentry (microprocessor knees, myoelectric systems, etc.) is preferred.
Experience working with diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, post‑op patients, and families is preferred.
Familiarity with EMR documentation systems is preferred.
Experience with O and P lab equipment and custom device fabrication is preferred.
About Us Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state‑of‑the‑art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary‑urgent‑and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day‑to‑day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us atwww.nemours.org.
Warning: It has come to our attention that fraudulent individuals are contacting people offering false job opportunities from Nemours Children’s Health. Learn More.
Job Info
Job Identification 17721
Job Category Other
Posting Date 12/29/2025, 03:48 PM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
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