• Orthotics-Prosthetics Practitioner (Per Diem)

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 247361

     

    Department: HARBORVIEW - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS CLINIC

     

    Posting Date: 07/09/2025

    Closing Info:

    Open Until Filled

     

    Salary: $43.06 - $59.79 per hour

     

    Shift: First Shift

     

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    Harborview Medical Center – Rehabilitation Therapies** has an outstanding opportunity for a **ORTHOTICS-PROSTHETICS PRACTITIONER** **WORK SCHEDULE

    - PER DIEM

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

    UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    Member of the rehabilitation team to assess and evaluate patient needs and design and modify prosthetic and orthotic devices.

     

    The Prosthetics Orthotics Practitioner is responsible for providing direct patient care at multiple UW Medicine facilities including the off-site HMC Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinic in South Lake Union, inpatient and outpatient locations at Harborview Medical Center, and inpatient locations at UWMC-Montlake. The duties and responsibilities are divided into three main areas of focus:

     

    1) Patient Care

    2) Program Development

    3) Supervision

    + Assesses patient needs applying knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology synthesizes and reports assessment verbally and in writing

    + Designs and modifies prosthetic and orthotic devices to meet patient requirements

    + Performs fitting and fabrication techniques of prosthetic and orthotic devices

    + Provides patient and family education in the use and maintenance of prosthetic and orthotic devices

    + Directs the work of Orthotics/Prosthetics Technicians, students and volunteers

    + Assists in supervision of Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident

    + Participates in continuing education activities as required

    + Provides inservice presentations to staff and students

    + Maintains inventory and orders materials

    + Assists with development and implementation of clinical programs participates in interdisciplinary planning

    + Work within precise tolerances; use hand and power tools with skill; work safely **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** Licensed by the state of Washington.Graduation from an accredited Prosthetic-Orthotic Practitioner programANDEligible for certification by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and ProstheticsOR Equivalent education/experience. **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER** As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.