AI Assistant for Orthotists and Prosthetists

Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.(Core task)
  • 2Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.(Core task)
  • 3Maintain patients' records.(Core task)
  • 4Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.(Core task)
  • 5Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.(Core task)
  • 6Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.(Core task)
  • 7Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.(Core task)
  • 8Construct and fabricate appliances, or supervise others constructing the appliances.(Core task)
  • 9Make and modify plaster casts of areas to be fitted with prostheses or orthoses to guide the device construction process.(Core task)
  • 10Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring

Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryDesignTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguagePsychologyMechanicalEducation and Training

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Autodesk AutoCADIntuit QuickBooks

Other Tools

Alibre DesignAmerican Orthotic and Prosthetic Association CodingProArtsco OrthoPro CompleteComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareComputer graphics softwareEmail softwareFutura International O.P.S.Gait analysis softwareGez Bowman THE O&P HUBHealthcare common procedure coding system HCPCSInfinity CAD Systems AutoSculptMedePresenceMedEvolve eCeno

Daily Work Activities

Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Working with Computers
Getting Information
Processing Information

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