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Chesterfield, MO 63017
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices; also monitors and orders casting and other medical appliances, including instruments; clean instruments and cast rooms as per Environmental Health and Safety regulations. Assists with orthopedic technician training.
This position will be located in our new Sunset Hills location upon opening. May require local travel to other Orthopedic locations. This position requires evenings and some Saturday hours.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments.
- Performs splinting and casting under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident.
- Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment.
- Removes casts with care.
- Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist, i.e. assisting with dressing changes, suture and staple removal, etc.
- Documents the care administered into electronic medical records.
- Orders and maintains all clinical supplies including Durable Medical Equipment (DME), casting and clinical supplies.
- Prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary.
- Serves as responsible for training and evaluating orthopedic technicians while maximizing staff productivity and training staff residents.
- Implements policies and procedures in the clinical offices.
- Adjusts canes, walkers, crutches and provides ambulation instructions.
- Performs follow-up patient calls when needed.
- Performs pre-surgical education on some medical appliances and equipment.
- Understands payor guidelines and implements training of payor guidelines with staff.
- Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy.
- Properly requests prior authorizations, communicates with patients regarding price to see if they want us to order the product and the status of their orders.
- Enters fee tickets daily.
- Cleans and organizes the cast room so that supplies are stocked and ready for use.
- Ensures that the end of day checklist is reviewed, and all tasks are completed before leaving for the day.
- Schedules durable medical equipment appointments when necessary.
- Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment.
- Educates patients on proper cast care.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Clinical office setting with some pressure caused by adherence to patient/physician schedule.
- May have to travel between offices.
- Lifting patients and equipment is a regular part of the job.
- At times, this position will assist with supervision when team leader or supervisor is absent.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Related work experience or training as an Orthopedic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Cast Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
- Certified Athletic Trainer - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT)
- Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT)
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)
Work Experience:
Orthopedic (2 Years), Casting (1 Year)
Skills:
- Ambulatory Care Management
- Anatomy
- Assist with Procedures
- Continuous Learning
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Interpersonal Interactions
- Leadership
- Orthopedic Splints
- Patient Care Documentation
- Physiology
- Policy Communications
- Professional Etiquette
- Schedule Management
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Telephone Communications
- X-Rays
Grade
C06-H
Salary Range
$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Location
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Functions as an assistant to physicians and staff in the application, maintenance, and removal of splints, casts and other orthopedic medical devices; also monitors and orders casting and other medical appliances, including instruments; clean instruments and cast rooms as per Environmental Health and Safety regulations. Assists with orthopedic technician training.
This position will be located in our new Sunset Hills location upon opening. May require local travel to other Orthopedic locations. This position requires evenings and some Saturday hours.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments.
- Performs splinting and casting under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident.
- Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment.
- Removes casts with care.
- Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist, i.e. assisting with dressing changes, suture and staple removal, etc.
- Documents the care administered into electronic medical records.
- Orders and maintains all clinical supplies including Durable Medical Equipment (DME), casting and clinical supplies.
- Prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary.
- Serves as responsible for training and evaluating orthopedic technicians while maximizing staff productivity and training staff residents.
- Implements policies and procedures in the clinical offices.
- Adjusts canes, walkers, crutches and provides ambulation instructions.
- Performs follow-up patient calls when needed.
- Performs pre-surgical education on some medical appliances and equipment.
- Understands payor guidelines and implements training of payor guidelines with staff.
- Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy.
- Properly requests prior authorizations, communicates with patients regarding price to see if they want us to order the product and the status of their orders.
- Enters fee tickets daily.
- Cleans and organizes the cast room so that supplies are stocked and ready for use.
- Ensures that the end of day checklist is reviewed, and all tasks are completed before leaving for the day.
- Schedules durable medical equipment appointments when necessary.
- Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment.
- Educates patients on proper cast care.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Clinical office setting with some pressure caused by adherence to patient/physician schedule.
- May have to travel between offices.
- Lifting patients and equipment is a regular part of the job.
- At times, this position will assist with supervision when team leader or supervisor is absent.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Related work experience or training as an Orthopedic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Cast Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
- Certified Athletic Trainer - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT)
- Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT)
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP)
Work Experience:
Orthopedic (2 Years), Casting (1 Year)
Skills:
- Ambulatory Care Management
- Anatomy
- Assist with Procedures
- Continuous Learning
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Interpersonal Interactions
- Leadership
- Orthopedic Splints
- Patient Care Documentation
- Physiology
- Policy Communications
- Professional Etiquette
- Schedule Management
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Telephone Communications
- X-Rays
Grade
C06-H
Salary Range
$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Foreign physical therapy degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM filing begins. A CGFNS-affiliated credential evaluation or a state licensing board review confirming your degree maps to a U.S. master's or doctoral program strengthens your EB-2 or EB-3 classification from the start.
Check prevailing wage requirements by practice setting
Outpatient orthopedic clinics and hospital systems file LCAs at different DOL wage levels. Use the OFLC Wage Search to compare prevailing wages for your target metro area before negotiating an offer, since your certified wage locks in your PERM wage floor.
Target multi-location rehab groups with sponsorship history
Large outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation networks have structured HR and immigration budgets that solo practices typically lack. Filtering employers by prior PERM filings in your specialty narrows your search to organizations already familiar with the labor certification timeline.
Search green-card-sponsoring orthopedic roles on Migrate Mate
Identifying employers actively sponsoring physical therapists for green cards is the hardest part of this process. Migrate Mate surfaces orthopedic PT roles with documented sponsorship history, so you're applying to positions where the employer is already prepared for the PERM process.
Clarify PERM timing before accepting any offer
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 can be filed. Ask your prospective employer whether they intend to file PERM concurrently with or after your first year, since delays in initiating the process can affect your long-term status planning.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your timeline
For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates for professionals are current or near-current, meaning you can move toward adjustment of status without a multi-year backlog. Confirm your country's cutoff date in the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin before evaluating offer timelines.
Green Card Orthopedic Physical Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do orthopedic physical therapist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most orthopedic physical therapist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals with a baccalaureate degree. Roles requiring a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and meeting the advanced-degree standard may qualify for EB-2. The classification depends on how the employer writes the job requirements in the PERM application, so the offer letter and job description wording matter significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for physical therapists?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification to I-140 approval, but the result is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable nonimmigrant status that depends on continued employer sponsorship.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor an orthopedic PT for a green card?
Multi-location outpatient orthopedic networks, hospital-affiliated rehabilitation departments, and sports medicine groups with dedicated HR teams are the employers most likely to have established PERM filing processes. Small private practices often lack the administrative infrastructure to manage labor certification. Filtering your job search by employers with documented PERM filing history in physical therapy significantly improves your odds of finding a willing sponsor.
How can I find orthopedic physical therapist jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for orthopedic physical therapist roles where employers have a history of green card sponsorship, rather than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship during interviews. Filtering by sponsorship history at the role and employer level saves significant time and focuses your applications on positions where the hiring team already understands the PERM process.
Does my foreign physical therapy license affect the PERM process?
Your foreign license does not directly affect PERM filing, but you must hold a valid U.S. state license to work as a physical therapist, and employers require it before extending any offer. Many states require passing the NPTE and meeting English-language proficiency standards. Completing state licensure before your PERM is filed ensures the employer's job requirements in the labor certification match your actual qualifications at time of filing.