Job Description Summary

The Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) Fitter provides direct patient care by measuring, fitting, adjusting, and maintaining prosthetic and orthotic devices under the direction of a certified prosthetist/orthotist or licensed provider.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001858 MCP - MUSC Health Partners Administration

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) Fitter provides direct patient care by measuring, fitting, adjusting, and maintaining prosthetic and orthotic devices under the direction of a certified prosthetist/orthotist or licensed provider. This role supports patients with limb loss, musculoskeletal conditions, or functional impairments by ensuring devices are properly fitted, comfortable, and aligned with clinical prescriptions.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of an orthotic/prosthetic fitter training program or equivalent clinical experience

• Ability to accurately measure and fit orthotic and/or prosthetic devices

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and medical terminology

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to perform hands-on clinical fitting activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF) and/or Certified Prosthetic Fitter (CPF)

• Experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation, or academic medical center setting

• Experience working with amputee populations or complex orthotic cases

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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