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CERTIFIED ORTHOTIST, CERTIFIED ORTHOTIST / PROSTHETIST, CLINIC MANAGER
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Academic Administrator Series

UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Incumbent will work as full-time clinician in the Orthotic and Prosthetic Center in a large medical university setting which includes several Intensive Care Units, Rehabilitation Units, Acute Care Units and many Out-Patient Clinics for service of patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses.

Candidate will be responsible for clinical evaluations, implementation of a wide assortment of orthotic/ prosthetic treatment modalities, and technical fabrication of orthotic / prosthetic devices. Candidate will also be responsible for assuming a supervisor role of two or more clinicians within the department; ensuring efficient clinical flow and quality of care. Applicant will be required to create and present informative educational presentations to allied health providers. Candidate will serve as resident instructor, which includes relaying techniques and clinical knowledge in a clear and concise manner.

Required qualifications:
• Must possess: 1) Master’s degree if candidate graduated from O&P school after 2012, or 2) a Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BSPO) / a post- Bachelor Certificate of Completion for those who graduated from an NCOPE accredited Orthotic and Prosthetic Curriculum prior to 2012.
• ABC Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist or ABC Certified Orthotist.
• Prior experience providing direct patient care in an orthotic and prosthetic facility.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties in a patient care setting.
• Excellent communication and team-building / interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications:
• Have leadership experience.
• Knowledge of disease processes and associated orthotic / prosthetic interventions.
• Familiarity with current treatment modalities, materials and fabrication techniques.
• Experience with scoliosis and cranial remolding.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a rapidly expanding, multi-center practice. We look forward to hearing from you.

Medical benefits and a generous pension plan are included. Salary will be commensurate to applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF03623.