Clinical Assistant - Hanger

Why Us:

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

Could This Be For You:

Are you ready to define yourself as a skilled professional in the niche industry of Orthotics and Prosthetics “O&P”? If so, this could be the perfect fit for you. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop their career through hands-on training and mentorship from some of the best in the O&P field. As a Clinical Assistant/Orthotic Fitter, you will gain invaluable experience and have access to industry-leading training and certification opportunities.

This position offers the chance to grow your expertise and make a lasting impact on patient care by working alongside top clinicians and professionals. If you are looking for a role that provides professional development, mentorship, and a path to becoming a recognized expert in the O&P industry, this is your opportunity.

Your Impact:

As a Clinical Assistant / Orthotic Fitter, your primary responsibilities include:

Clinical Support (Majority of Role):

• Act as an assistant to the clinicians, providing support in patient preparation, device fittings, and technical fabrication in our state of the art fab!
• Assist with rooming patients, scribing for clinicians, and managing inventory for our Off-the-Shelf devices to ensure smooth clinical operations.

Patient Management:

• Support clinicians in managing patient follow-ups, ensuring accurate and complete documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Assist with coordinating care for prosthetic patients, monitoring case progress, and providing follow-up support as needed.

Hospital Patient Care:

• You will be involved with direct patient care focused on supporting Orthotic fittings and adjustments under clinician supervision.
• Additional responsibilities include assisting with prosthetic patient education and follow-up care to optimize patient outcomes.

Training & Certification Support:

• Opportunity to obtain the certification as an Orthotic Fitter

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Employee must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures. 

Preferred Experience:

• Allied Health Professionals: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Athletic Trainer (ATC), etc.
  • If the Clinical Assistant holds a recognized license or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g., Physical Therapist/PTA, Occupational Therapist/OTA, Athletic Trainer, etc.), they may be supervised under indirect supervision.
• Orthotic, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), or Soft Goods Fitter
• Medical Assistant 

Additional Success Factors:

Knowledge and Skill:

• Willingness to verify all clinical activities with certified clinical personnel.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Hand skills necessary to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of biomechanical principles.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for reporting information to patient and staff.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Job Complexity:

•  Works collaboratively with certified clinician on assignments that are moderately difficult.

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Our Investment In You:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.

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