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Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) is seeking an ABC Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO) to provide comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic patient care in an outpatient clinical setting. This role delivers custom prosthetics, custom orthotics, lower limb prosthetics, upper limb prosthetics, gait analysis, functional assessment, and device fitting and adjustment in collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
The Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist will evaluate patient mobility needs, design evidence based treatment plans, and ensure optimal device fit, comfort, and long term functional outcomes while maintaining compliance with Medicare, ABC certification standards, and applicable state regulations.
This opportunity is ideal for a patient centered O&P clinician who values clinical autonomy, referral relationship development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth within a growing healthcare organization.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality prosthetic and orthotic patient care in accordance with ABC scope of practice, clinical best practices, and regulatory standards.
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, gait analysis, and functional assessments to determine appropriate prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans.
- Design, fit, align, adjust, and troubleshoot prosthetic and orthotic devices to ensure comfort, biomechanical function, and patient satisfaction.
- Educate patients and caregivers on device use, wear schedules, rehabilitation goals, and long term care expectations.
- Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and case managers to coordinate interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation to support reimbursement, Medicare compliance, and clinical continuity of care.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with referral sources to support clinic growth and patient access.
- Ensure all clinical services are performed in accordance with applicable state licensure requirements, ABC certification standards, OSHA regulations, and payer guidelines.
- Contribute to a collaborative clinic culture through professionalism, accountability, and mentorship of support staff when applicable.
Required Qualifications
- ABC Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics (CPO) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and clinical training.
- Strong understanding of biomechanics, human anatomy, prosthetic and orthotic componentry, and rehabilitation principles.
- Ability to manage patient caseload independently while maintaining high documentation and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with patients and healthcare partners.
- Eligibility to practice in accordance with applicable state regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years of experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services.
- Experience in referral development, physician engagement, or healthcare relationship management.
- Clinical leadership or mentorship experience.
- Experience in a growing outpatient O&P clinic environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary: $80,000 for newly certified clinicians, with additional compensation based on experience and clinical leadership contributions.
- Performance based bonus program tied to clinic growth and individual contribution.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Flexible schedule.
- Company matched 401(k) retirement plan.
- Continuing education and professional development support.
- Relocation assistance available, where applicable.
About Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO)
Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) has been delivering patient centered orthotic and prosthetic care for over two decades. As a growing clinical organization, we combine the stability of an established practice with the momentum of continued expansion. We are committed to clinical excellence, ethical practice, strong physician partnerships, and restoring mobility through evidence based, outcomes driven care.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Position Overview
Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) is seeking an ABC Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO) to provide comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic patient care in an outpatient clinical setting. This role delivers custom prosthetics, custom orthotics, lower limb prosthetics, upper limb prosthetics, gait analysis, functional assessment, and device fitting and adjustment in collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
The Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist will evaluate patient mobility needs, design evidence based treatment plans, and ensure optimal device fit, comfort, and long term functional outcomes while maintaining compliance with Medicare, ABC certification standards, and applicable state regulations.
This opportunity is ideal for a patient centered O&P clinician who values clinical autonomy, referral relationship development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth within a growing healthcare organization.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality prosthetic and orthotic patient care in accordance with ABC scope of practice, clinical best practices, and regulatory standards.
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, gait analysis, and functional assessments to determine appropriate prosthetic and orthotic treatment plans.
- Design, fit, align, adjust, and troubleshoot prosthetic and orthotic devices to ensure comfort, biomechanical function, and patient satisfaction.
- Educate patients and caregivers on device use, wear schedules, rehabilitation goals, and long term care expectations.
- Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and case managers to coordinate interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation to support reimbursement, Medicare compliance, and clinical continuity of care.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with referral sources to support clinic growth and patient access.
- Ensure all clinical services are performed in accordance with applicable state licensure requirements, ABC certification standards, OSHA regulations, and payer guidelines.
- Contribute to a collaborative clinic culture through professionalism, accountability, and mentorship of support staff when applicable.
Required Qualifications
- ABC Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics (CPO) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and clinical training.
- Strong understanding of biomechanics, human anatomy, prosthetic and orthotic componentry, and rehabilitation principles.
- Ability to manage patient caseload independently while maintaining high documentation and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with patients and healthcare partners.
- Eligibility to practice in accordance with applicable state regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years of experience providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services.
- Experience in referral development, physician engagement, or healthcare relationship management.
- Clinical leadership or mentorship experience.
- Experience in a growing outpatient O&P clinic environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary: $80,000 for newly certified clinicians, with additional compensation based on experience and clinical leadership contributions.
- Performance based bonus program tied to clinic growth and individual contribution.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Flexible schedule.
- Company matched 401(k) retirement plan.
- Continuing education and professional development support.
- Relocation assistance available, where applicable.
About Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO)
Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) has been delivering patient centered orthotic and prosthetic care for over two decades. As a growing clinical organization, we combine the stability of an established practice with the momentum of continued expansion. We are committed to clinical excellence, ethical practice, strong physician partnerships, and restoring mobility through evidence based, outcomes driven care.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified Prosthetist/Orthotist jobs.
- Active ABC or BOC certification as a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO)
- Completion of an accredited O&P residency program recognized by NCOPE
- Experience fitting and fabricating both prosthetic and orthotic devices across multiple patient populations
- State licensure in the practice location where the role is based
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM technology and digital scanning tools for custom device fabrication
- Familiarity with insurance billing, L-codes, and prior authorization processes for O&P claims
Tips for Your Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist Job Search
Lead your resume with ABC certification
Hiring managers scan for your ABC or BOC credentials in the first few lines. List your certification, residency completion date, and any specialty areas like pediatrics or upper-limb prosthetics before your work history so reviewers can qualify you instantly.
Document patient outcomes in concrete terms
Vague claims like 'improved patient mobility' don't stand out. Describe the device types you fabricated, the patient populations you served, and specific functional milestones patients reached. Employers want to know your clinical scope, not just your job duties.
Target employers by payer mix and caseload
A VA medical center, a private O&P clinic, and a hospital outpatient department have very different caseloads and billing environments. Read job postings closely for payer mix, referral volume, and whether the role is primarily fitting, fabrication, or both before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified prosthetist/orthotist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a clinical scenario interview
Many O&P hiring panels include a case presentation or ask you to walk through a device selection decision for a specific diagnosis. Practice explaining your clinical reasoning for common cases like transtibial amputation or scoliosis bracing out loud before your interview.
Negotiate your continuing education allowance
ABC certification requires ongoing CEUs, and conference costs add up quickly. When you receive an offer, ask specifically about the annual CEU budget, whether fabrication lab time counts toward professional development, and whether the employer covers recertification fees separately.
Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified prosthetist/orthotists?
The companies hiring the most certified prosthetist/orthotists right now include Open Bionics, Limb Craft, and Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large national O&P practice groups, VA medical centers, and hospital health systems tend to post the highest volume of roles consistently.
How many certified prosthetist/orthotist jobs are remote?
About 0% of certified prosthetist/orthotist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most roles require hands-on patient fitting and device fabrication. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility include clinical education, O&P product specialist roles with device manufacturers, and certain administrative or management positions within larger practice networks.
How do you become a certified prosthetist/orthotist?
You earn a master's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited O&P program, which includes both didactic coursework and supervised clinical training. After graduating, you complete a residency accredited by NCOPE in both prosthetics and orthotics. Once your residency is complete, you sit for the ABC or BOC board examinations. Passing both the written and patient management exams earns you the CPO credential, after which most states require you to obtain a separate state license.
Can I get hired as a certified prosthetist/orthotist with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire newly credentialed CPOs, especially within large O&P networks and VA facilities that have structured mentorship programs. Highlight your residency caseload, the device categories you fabricated, and any clinical rotations in specialty areas like pediatrics or upper-limb prosthetics. Some employers also post resident or associate CPO roles specifically designed for candidates in their first year or two after certification.
What does the certified prosthetist/orthotist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter or clinic manager, followed by an in-person interview that often involves a facility tour and a clinical case discussion. You may be asked to walk through your device selection rationale for a sample patient scenario or demonstrate familiarity with a specific patient population. Final rounds sometimes include a meeting with the medical director or a peer panel of existing clinicians before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to certified prosthetist/orthotist jobs?
You can find and apply to certified prosthetist/orthotist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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