Licensed/Certified Orthotist

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity?

We currently have a full-time opening for a Licensed Certified Orthotist in Miami, FL. If you are looking for a fast paced environment where you can make a difference every day, then this is the opportunity for you! The Licensed Certified Orthotist provides specialized care to patients with disabling conditions of limb or spine by manufacturing, fitting and preparing custom and pre-fabricated orthotics.

Your day will be very busy… you will:

• Participates in the formulation of specifications for braces and patient specific treatment plans.
• Examines and evaluates patient’s needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
• Ensures accurate patient records, coding and clinical documentation.
• Formulates and manufactures design of orthosis.
• Selects materials, makes cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.
• Performs fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
• Evaluates orthosis on patient and makes adjustments to assure fit, function, and quality of work.
• Instructs patient in use of orthopedic brace.

The right person to join our team is…

Demonstrates ownership and accountability; the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal; effective interpersonal skills, customer service orientation and empathy skills to interact effectively with patients who may have severe disability; the ability to assist in business development by way of sales, in-servicing and marketing efforts.

What your background will be:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study and 5+ year’s relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Certified and in good standing by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthotics (ABC), and/or Certified by Board of Certification Orthotics and Prosthestics (BOC).
• Current State licensing and in good standing, where applicable.
• Computer proficient to include web browser/internet search, MS Outlook and Word capabilities. Technical competence includes the ability to learn new software and systems.

Other Requirements:

• Moderate travel; varies depending upon specific work location needs.
• May require on-call rotation within market territory; including but not limited to receiving and responding to voicemail messages, carrying a pager or cell phone, reporting to site location to perform task etc.
• Breg’s Medicare accreditation status requires its employees in close physical contact with patients (Direct Care) to maintain certain immunizations, health screenings, related trainings and criminal background checks.
• May require other specific immunizations as required by partnership facilities guidelines.
• Maintain certification and continue education as required for licensure or certification.

In 2015 Breg was awarded The National Business Research Institute (NBRI) circle of Excellence Award for employee engagement AND Breg has been awarded as one of the Best Places to work in San Diego in 2014 by “The U-T San Diego Top Workplaces”

If you meet the requirements above and would like to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.breg.com and click on the ‘Careers’ section.

Breg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse work force and Drug Free work environment. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.