Certified Prosthetist at Martin Bionics – Austin, Texas

About Martin Bionics

Martin Bionics was founded with the aim of restoring freedom to those with limb loss and limb difference; freedom from the constraints of traditional prosthetics & freedom to pursue the life they desire to cultivate. Our primary means of accomplishing this is through the provision of compassionate care within our own clinics as well as innovative technology, both in our clinics and broadly throughout the field.

Mission Statement

Martin Bionics exists to serve those with limb loss/limb difference by providing innovative technology & compassionate care designed to restore comfort, independence, and hope for a better life.

Core ValuesHumane - Characterized by such behavior or disposition towards others as befits a human being.Gentle or kindly in demeanor or action; civil, courteous, friendly, obliging.Marked by sympathy with and consideration for the needs and distresses of others; feeling and showing compassion and tenderness...; kind, benevolent.Humble - Marked by the absence of self-assertion or self-exaltation; modest, unpretentious; the opposite of proud.Honorable - Characterized by principles of honor, probity, or rectitude; upright, honest.Heroic - Having recourse to bold measures; boldly experimental; attempting great things.

Certified Prosthetist

Highlights

Title

Prosthetist

Employment Type

Full-Time, Exempt

Location

1005 E St Elmo Rd Building 9, Austin, TX

Compensation

Competitive Salary, Benefits, & Bonus Structure

Supervisor

Clinic Manager

Summary

The Prosthetist is responsible for managing day-to-day clinical care, conducting comprehensive patient assessments to create individualized prosthetic treatment plans and performing procedures to deliver appropriate services, including prosthesis fabrication. In collaboration with the rest of the team, this individual will develop & execute the plan of care, including ongoing/follow-up appointments and evaluation, ensuring optimal fit and function of the prosthesis and compliance with various management policies. The ideal teammate will also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, engaging in various personal and professional development courses and programs.

Primary Duties

Patient Care

Assess patient needs and design prosthetic devices based on trauma, disease, or functional lossCollaborate with physicians on patient evaluations and development of prosthetic treatment plansDemonstrate expertise in biomechanics, gait analysis, and prosthetic componentryPerform measurements, castings, modifications, and prosthetic fabrication and fittingsEvaluate and adjust prosthetic devices for optimal fit, function, and qualityInstruct patients on prosthetic use and provide ongoing follow-up

Records & Documentation

Maintain accurate patient records, completing clinical notes in a timely fashionEnsure compliance with safety, Medicare, HIPAA, and OSHA regulations

Office Administration

Contribute to general housekeeping as well as regular equipment maintenance.Actively participate in meetings (e.g., WIP, safety, etc.)Aid in inventory countsAdditional DutiesAll other job duties as assigned.Characteristics of the Ideal CandidateAnalytical - Creative, problem-solving ability.Articulate - Both verbally and in writing.Collaborative - Constructively workshop solutions to problems with others. Team player.Curious - Willingness to learn and ask thoughtful questions.Flexible - Resilience in a fast-paced, changing environment.Interpersonal - Able to empathize with customers and team members.Motivated - Independently takes initiative and proposes solutions. Self-starter.Organized - Attentive to detail.Department StructureClinic ManagerProsthetistProsthetic AssistantProsthetic TechnicianPatient Care CoordinatorPatient AdvocateQualificationsMaster’s degree in Prosthetics (if certified after 2014)Certified ABC Practitioner in ProstheticsPracticing Texas O&P license2 years clinical experience in prosthetics, including time spent on internship and residency2 years of technical experienceEvaluationRegular, informal one-on-one meetings with supervisor for bi-directional feedbackFormal performance review to take place annuallyPhysical DemandsFrequent & light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pullingExtended periods of sitting and standingBenefitsComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, including generous employer contribution to health insurance premium3-weeks paid time off (PTO)11 paid holidays annually, including 2 floating holidays401(k) retirement plan with 3% company matchCompany provided short-term disability and life insurance, plus option for supplemental short-term and long-term disability insurance