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Orthotic Fitter

Job Summary

University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center

The University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center is a large multi-disciplinary clinic dedicated to providing high quality orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic services for adults and

children. The 30,000 square foot facility is located at 2850 S. Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI. We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share

in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees.

Why join the Michigan Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Team?

As an Orthotic Fitter at Michigan Medicine, you will work within a diverse environment while fitting compression garments, prefabricated orthoses and post mastectomy prostheses to improve patients' lives. You will possess the ability to provide clinical instruction to medical residents, prosthetic and orthotic trainees, and other medical professionals. The Orthotics and Prosthetics Center at Michigan Medicine is one of the few University based facilities in the country that offers comprehensive services and has been awarded the maximum three-year accreditation by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics.

What perks and benefits can you look forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

+ Generous PTO program

+ State of the art technology and equipment tremendous team support

+ Opportunity to conduct research relative to your work

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

+ You will measure and fit soft goods including breast prostheses and gradient compression garments, as well as off-the-shelf orthoses, which require minimal adjustments to meetindividual patient requirements.

+ You will request assistance from a certified orthotist when significant adjustments to orthoses are required, such as heating, bending, cutting.

+ You will conduct preliminary fittings, final fittings and adjustments.

+ You may operate machinery such as sewing machines and occasionally use others as required.

+ You will train orthotic residents in soft-goods and post-mastectomy breast prosthesis fitting procedures.

Required Qualifications*

+ A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Completion of manufacturer courses and/or has previous experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients

Desired Qualifications*

+ Ability to work in highly computerized environment.

+ Exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff.

+ Enforce a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customerservice, interpersonal, and communication skills; and proven ability to be compatible with adiverse population.

+ Effectively work within a multidisciplinary team, handling multiple responsibilities in an energizing and fun environment.

+ Demonstrate prioritization skills, proficient computer and keyboarding skills, and excellent attendance

+ Eligibility for, or certification as an Orthotic Fitter, CFo, and Mastectomy Fitter, CFm, by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics.

+ Completion of an American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) approved orthotic fitter pre-certification education course and/or has previous experience.

+ Experience with use of an electronic health record system, preferably EPIC or OPIE.

Work Schedule

8am-5 pm Monday through Friday

Work Locations

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

272388

Working Title

Orthotic Fitter

Job Title

Orthotic Fitter

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Orthotics&Prosthetics Ctr

Posting Begin/End Date

12/24/2025 - 12/31/2025

Salary

$48,193.60 - $69,971.20

Career Interest

Patient Care Services