Role OverviewThe MPA/Orthopedic Specialist provides advanced clinical expertise and direct patient care within the orthopedic and sports medicine specialties. They are responsible for mentoring new hires, coordinating activities related to casting, bracing, and wound care, and communicating effectively with patients and team members.
What You Will Do
The MPA/Orthopedic Specialist will perform a wide variety of orthopaedic related clinical activities, including removing sutures/staples, applying and removing casts, splints, braces, and other orthopaedic devices. They will also instruct and teach patients to use walking aids and fit and adjust equipment as necessary.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a strong understanding of anatomical structures and their relationship with one another. The ideal candidate will have experience in orthopedic and sports medicine specialties and be certified as a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist or Orthopaedic Technologist Certified.
Requirements
- Completion of a Certified Orthopaedic Technology or Registered Orthopaedic Technologist training program
- National certification for the registered Medical Practice Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified Medical Practice Assistant through the American Association of Medical Practice Assistants (AAMA)
- Current CPR certification and current health records
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Retirement plan
- Health savings account
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