Second Year Clinical Resident - Roseville, MI
Job ID
2024-27205
# Positions
1
Job Location
US-MI-Roseville
Telecommute
Location-Specific Position
FT/PT
Full-Time
Category
Residents
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?
Nestled in Roseville, Michigan, just moments from the vibrant city of Detroit, lies a supportive community where growth and creativity thrive. Join us in a dynamic environment focused on prosthetic care, offering exclusive access to Hanger's advanced Mobile Unit and freeing you from on-call duties.
As a Second Year Resident, you'll embody integrity and a commitment to enhancing patients' lives. With Hanger, you'll receive unparalleled training, progressing from supervised to independent practice, providing top-notch prosthetic and orthotic care with a focus on customer service and collaboration.
You'll embark on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and innovation, contributing to our mission of empowering human potential every step of the way.
The Clinician Resident is bound by the prevailing residency rules, regulations and standards set forth by NCOPE as well as the Code of Professional Responsibility from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC).
Your Impact
Depending on the operational requirements, size of the Hanger Clinic and laws imposed by state and/or local governments, this position may include some or all of the functions listed below:
Collaborate with physicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient's need for prosthetic or orthotic services; recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary.
Examine and evaluate patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
Formulate design of prostheses/orthoses.
Select materials/componentry, take cast/measurements, model rectifications/layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.
Perform fittings, including static and dynamic alignments.
Evaluate prosthetic/orthotic device on patient and adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
Instruct patient in use of prosthesis/orthosis.
Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with device(s) provided.
Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records that support medical necessity.
Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance.
Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare, HIPAA and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Available to participate in on-call if applicable.
Provide assistance to other clinical staff.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
Supervision Received:
Supervision is to be provided by local NCOPE accredited residency director, residency mentor(s) and Hanger Clinic clinical staff as determined by residency director. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or post-graduate Certificate in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited college or university is required.
Must have or be eligible to obtain a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined in Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
Preferred: Master's degree and post-graduate Certificate in Orthotics and/or Prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited college or university.
Additional Success Factors
Personal Qualities
Comprehensive understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology.
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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.
