Licensed Prosthetist Jobs
Licensed Prosthetist jobs are open across hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private orthotics and prosthetics practices, and VA facilities, from entry-level to senior and clinical director roles, with specializations in lower-limb prosthetics, upper-limb prosthetics, and pediatric prosthetics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you have dedicated yourself to improving the lives of the patients you serve. We recognize that in doing so you not only impact the lives of those you treat but of their families, friends, and communities. Embarking on a career with Hanger allows you to continue in this endeavor but elevates you as a champion of the orthotic and prosthetic market by providing superior patient care, outcomes, service and value. Advance your career by leveraging professional clinical expertise, established clinical practice guidelines, innovative technologies, specialized training & continuing education, and back office support at one of our more than 900 clinics nationwide. At Hanger, we fulfill your current practice needs but also offer a potential career path to meet your changing aspirations as you continue your professional journey for years to come.
Our patients are our focus and are the heart of everything we do. As a Hanger Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will leverage exceptional training and an extensive collaborative clinical community nearly 1600 providers strong to provide or supervise the delivery of comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. You will assess patients, formulate treatment plans, implement those plans, follow-up with your patients and participate in practice management. If you have not yet achieved certification, you will provide care under the direction of one of our certified clinicians.
You will enjoy combining your unique blend of clinical and technical skills to evaluate patients, custom design, fabricate and fit prostheses and/or orthoses to deliver exceptional outcomes for the patients you serve. You will collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation team and innovate utilizing the latest technology as we all strive to empower human potential together.
Depending on the operational requirements, size of the Hanger Clinic and subject to limitations imposed by state and/or local law, your role may include some or all of the functions listed below.
- Collaborate with physicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary.
- Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
- Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.
- Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
- Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
- Instruct patient in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
- Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
- Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
- Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance.
- Meet with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review prosthetic and/or orthotic services and capabilities; develop and enhance business relationships to identify and secure ongoing and future sources or referrals.
- Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
- Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
- May mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.
- Provide assistance to other clinical staff.
- Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
- Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
- May be asked to perform on-call, hospital calls, or float between more than one Hanger Clinic location.
- Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or
- A baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or the foreign equivalent, and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
- A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
- In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well.
- May be willing to consider candidates who are certified in one discipline who wish see patients in their certified discipline while simultaneously completing residency in the other discipline.
- May be willing to consider candidates who are not certified or board-eligible but have at least 5 years of demonstrated past experience in providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under the supervision of a certified clinician.
As a Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you have dedicated yourself to improving the lives of the patients you serve. We recognize that in doing so you not only impact the lives of those you treat but of their families, friends, and communities. Embarking on a career with Hanger allows you to continue in this endeavor but elevates you as a champion of the orthotic and prosthetic market by providing superior patient care, outcomes, service and value. Advance your career by leveraging professional clinical expertise, established clinical practice guidelines, innovative technologies, specialized training & continuing education, and back office support at one of our more than 900 clinics nationwide. At Hanger, we fulfill your current practice needs but also offer a potential career path to meet your changing aspirations as you continue your professional journey for years to come.
Our patients are our focus and are the heart of everything we do. As a Hanger Prosthetist and/or Orthotist, you will leverage exceptional training and an extensive collaborative clinical community nearly 1600 providers strong to provide or supervise the delivery of comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic care. You will assess patients, formulate treatment plans, implement those plans, follow-up with your patients and participate in practice management. If you have not yet achieved certification, you will provide care under the direction of one of our certified clinicians.
You will enjoy combining your unique blend of clinical and technical skills to evaluate patients, custom design, fabricate and fit prostheses and/or orthoses to deliver exceptional outcomes for the patients you serve. You will collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation team and innovate utilizing the latest technology as we all strive to empower human potential together.
Depending on the operational requirements, size of the Hanger Clinic and subject to limitations imposed by state and/or local law, your role may include some or all of the functions listed below.
- Collaborate with physicians in the evaluation and analysis of a patient’s need for prosthetic and/or orthotic services; recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary.
- Examine and evaluate patient needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
- Formulate design of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Select materials, make cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.
- Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
- Evaluate prosthetic and/or orthotic device on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
- Instruct patient in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Identify and reconcile issues/problems to ensure patient satisfaction with devices provided.
- Provide follow-up with patients and physicians.
- Provide in-service training to physicians and allied health care professionals.
- Utilize effective materials management, quality and performance processes to maximize device quality and medical efficacy, maintaining a proper balance with costs and operational/financial performance.
- Meet with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review prosthetic and/or orthotic services and capabilities; develop and enhance business relationships to identify and secure ongoing and future sources or referrals.
- Plan and implement strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets in coordination with management.
- Provide detailed clinical notes to patient records.
- May mentor residents or newly certified clinicians.
- Provide assistance to other clinical staff.
- Provide information to administrative staff to conduct reimbursement activities.
- Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with bloodborne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
- May be asked to perform on-call, hospital calls, or float between more than one Hanger Clinic location.
- Current board certification in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or
- A baccalaureate degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics, or the foreign equivalent, and current ABC Board-Eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics.
- A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
- In states where licensure is required, the ability to obtain and maintain state licensure may be required as well.
- May be willing to consider candidates who are certified in one discipline who wish see patients in their certified discipline while simultaneously completing residency in the other discipline.
- May be willing to consider candidates who are not certified or board-eligible but have at least 5 years of demonstrated past experience in providing prosthetic and/or orthotic services under the supervision of a certified clinician.
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Who's Hiring
- Hanger46
- Sanford Health9
- Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics9
- Cranial Technologies7
- Pacific Medical6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Education1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed prosthetist jobs.
- ABC or BOC board certification in prosthetics required or eligible
- State licensure in prosthetics or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Clinical experience fitting lower-limb prosthetic devices across amputation levels
- Proficiency with microprocessor knee and dynamic-response foot systems
- Knowledge of Medicare PDAC coding and L-code billing documentation
- Experience completing clinical documentation in electronic health record systems
Tips for Your Licensed Prosthetist Job Search
Tailor your resume to ABC credentials
Highlight your ABC certification and any fellowship training prominently at the top of your resume. Hiring managers in prosthetics scan for credentialing first, so bury it and you risk being filtered out before anyone reads your clinical experience.
Document patient outcomes in your portfolio
Compile before-and-after functional assessments, gait analysis notes, and patient milestone records into a clinical portfolio. Practices and VA facilities increasingly ask for evidence of outcomes, not just a list of device categories you've worked with.
Filter openings by practice setting and patient population
A pediatric hospital role demands different skills than a high-volume VA clinic or a private cash-pay practice. Narrow your search by setting before applying so your cover letter can speak directly to the caseload and reimbursement environment the employer actually runs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed prosthetist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case presentations for clinical interviews
Many O&P employers ask candidates to walk through a complex fitting case during the interview. Choose a case that shows your problem-solving on a challenging residual limb or alignment issue, not just a routine transtibial fitting, to stand out from other applicants.
Negotiate continuing education and lab access upfront
ABC certification requires ongoing CEUs, and hands-on lab time is essential for staying current with microprocessor knees and dynamic-response feet. Ask about the CE budget and in-house fabrication access during the offer stage, before you sign, when your leverage is highest.
Licensed Prosthetist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed prosthetists?
The companies hiring the most licensed prosthetists right now include Hanger, Sanford Health, and Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Multi-location O&P networks and VA medical centers consistently account for a significant portion of active openings nationwide.
How many licensed prosthetist jobs are remote?
About 0% of licensed prosthetist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas with the most remote flexibility tend to be prosthetics education, clinical consulting, and device manufacturer clinical specialist positions that do not require direct patient fitting.
How do you become a licensed prosthetist?
You earn a master's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited prosthetics and orthotics program, complete a residency under an ABC- or BOC-credentialed practitioner, then pass the board certification examination in prosthetics. After passing, you apply for a state license in the state where you plan to practice, as requirements vary by state.
Can you get hired as a licensed prosthetist with little experience?
Yes, new graduates are regularly hired into residency-completion or associate prosthetist roles at private practices, hospital systems, and national O&P networks. Strengthening your application by completing rotations in diverse settings during your master's program, gaining exposure to pediatric and upper-limb cases, and demonstrating proficiency with microprocessor components gives you a competitive edge even without post-graduation experience.
What does the licensed prosthetist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your credentialing status and clinical background, followed by an in-person visit to the clinic or facility. You can expect a hands-on component where you discuss or demonstrate a fitting scenario, a conversation with the clinical director about your caseload preferences, and a review of how you handle documentation and billing compliance.
Where can I find and apply to licensed prosthetist jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed prosthetist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred practice setting, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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