Licensed Prosthetist Jobs in Florida
Licensed Prosthetist jobs in Florida represent one of the more active markets in the Southeast, with steady demand driven by the state's large aging population, robust veterans' healthcare network, and a growing network of rehabilitation and orthopedic centers serving patients from entry-level clinical settings through senior practitioner roles. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, where established employers such as Hanger Clinic, Össur Americas, and the Veterans Affairs healthcare system maintain a consistent presence. The most in-demand specialties include lower-limb prosthetics, pediatric fittings, and myoelectric upper-limb devices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
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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The qualifications that appear most often in licensed prosthetist jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida license issued by the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists required
- ABC or BOC board certification in prosthetics required or expected at hire
- Master's degree in prosthetics and orthotics from a CAAHEP-accredited program preferred
- Completion of an accredited residency in prosthetics recognized by NCOPE
- Proficiency with CAD-CAM fabrication and computerized gait analysis systems
- Strong patient documentation skills within electronic health record platforms such as Brightree
Licensed Prosthetist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed prosthetist in Florida?
Florida requires a state license through the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, which sits under the Department of Health. Candidates must hold a master's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited prosthetics program, complete a residency approved by NCOPE, and pass the ABC or BOC board certification exam before applying for licensure. Florida does not offer reciprocity by default, so out-of-state candidates must apply through the standard Florida licensure process and demonstrate that their credentials meet state standards.
How much do licensed prosthetists make in Florida?
Licensed prosthetists in Florida earn a median of about $81,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,910 for the lowest 10% to over $196,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed prosthetists in Florida?
Employers hiring licensed prosthetists in Florida right now include Hanger, South Beach Orthotics & Prosthetics, and Cranial Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's combination of large VA medical centers, independent orthopedic clinics, and national prosthetics networks means openings appear across both metropolitan hospital systems and community-based outpatient practices throughout the state.
Which Florida cities have the most licensed prosthetist jobs?
Gainesville, Davie, and Boca Raton consistently post the most licensed prosthetist openings in Florida. Tampa and Orlando drive volume through their dense concentration of rehabilitation hospitals, orthopedic surgical centers, and VA outpatient clinics, while Miami's large and diverse patient population supports both private practice and hospital-affiliated prosthetics departments that hire across experience levels.
Are there remote licensed prosthetist jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Prosthetics is a hands-on clinical discipline that requires in-person patient fitting, casting, and adjustment, so most Florida openings are fully on-site. About 0% of licensed prosthetist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost always administrative or clinical education roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a licensed prosthetist in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a NCOPE-approved residency with a Florida-based employer, which fulfills the experience requirement for licensure and often leads directly to a staff offer. Large Florida employers such as Hanger Clinic operate formal residency programs for new graduates. Candidates can also strengthen their candidacy by obtaining their ABC or BOC exam results immediately after residency and by applying to assistant orthotist-prosthetist roles at outpatient rehabilitation centers while working toward full certification.
Where can I find and apply to licensed prosthetist jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to licensed prosthetist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers that fit.
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