| Job Title |
Orthotist |
| Job Description |
Provides Care To Patients With Disabling Conditions Of Limbs
And Spine By Fitting And Preparing Orthopedic Braces, Under
Direction Of And In Consultation With Physician: Assists In
Formulation Of Specifications For Braces. Examines And
Evaluates Patient's Needs In Relation To Disease And Functional
Loss. Formulates Design Of Orthopedic Brace. Selects Materials,
Making Cast Measurements, Model Modifications, And Layouts.
Performs Fitting, Including Static And Dynamic Alignments.
Evaluates Brace On Patient And Makes Adjustments To Assure Fit,
Function, And Quality Of Work. Instructs Patient In Use Of
Orthopedic Brace. Maintains Patient Records. May Supervise
Orthotics Assistants (medical Ser.) 078.361-022 And Other
Support Personnel. May Supervise Laboratory Activities Relating
To Development Of Orthopedic Braces. May Lecture And Demonstrate
To Colleagues And Other Professionals Concerned With Orthotics.
May Participate In Research. May Perform Functions Of
Prosthetist (medical Ser.) 078.261-022 And Be Designated
Orthotist-prosthetist (medical Ser.).
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