The Orthotics and Prosthetics Department faces the difficult challenge of returning mobility and independence to patients. Together, as a team, we see a large variety of patients with varied ailments. However, you're most important job will be working closely with patients and physicians to determine the best way to fabricate and fit the patient with the device that best suits their needs.
With the advancements in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthotics and Prosthetics is more important than ever. Doctors are prescribing corrective devices for pediatric patients, such as cranial molding helmets and lower extremity orthotics, to help prevent physical ailments in their adulthood. Many Baby Boomers have diabetes, muscular and skeletal issues, or other maladies that require a certified practitioner to help correct before the issue becomes more complex. By getting foot inserts, compression stockings and other orthotic devices, senior patients are better able to do day-to-day activities with more comfort and self-esteem. Physicians are prescribing prosthetic devices to help patients continue their lives closer to what they have been accustomed. Being part of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthotics and Prosthetics helps people get back to the life they had prior to their illness or injury.
Taking advantage of UMHS' exemplary combination of patient care, education and research, you will be empowered with the technical and clinical support you need to learn more about the world of orthotics and prosthetics and make a difference in the lives of countless patients.
If you think you have the talent it takes to join a team of world-class professionals, then UMHS is the place for you.
If you have knowledge of basic engineering, anatomy and biomechanics, like to work with your hands, possess excellent customer service skills, think creatively and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, a career in Orthotics and Prosthetics at UMHS could be right for you.
We require all of Orthotists, Prosthetists, Orthotist/Prosthetist, Orthotic Assistants, Orthotic Fitters, and Orthotic/Prosthetic Technicians to be certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics. We also require all of our Pedorthists to be certified by the Board for Certification in Pedorthics. For Orthotics and Prosthetist, you must either complete a bachelor's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics or complete a post-graduate certificate at one of the National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetics Education (NCOPE) accredited schools. For Pedorthists, you must complete a certificate in one of the BCP approved schools, and successfully pass the BCP certification exam. All of our ABC and BCP certified individuals require continuing education credits to maintain their certification. View other requirements.
If you have the desire to make an unforgettable difference in the lives of patients and their families, then UMHS could be the perfect place to begin a new career or continue an already amazing one.
