OPT Orthotist Jobs
Orthotist jobs on OPT require employer sponsorship for H-1B visa or other long-term visas, and most roles demand ABC board certification or active candidacy. Clinical orthotics positions at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practices regularly hire OPT candidates, particularly those with accredited master's-level training and patient care hours.
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Orthotist
Target ABC-Accredited Clinical Settings
Hospitals, VA medical centers, and rehabilitation networks with established orthotics departments are more likely to have HR infrastructure for OPT and future H-1B visa sponsorship. Prioritize employers with multiple orthotists on staff over solo private practices.
Clarify Your OPT Authorization Early
Be upfront with hiring managers that you hold OPT work authorization tied to your orthotic sciences or biomedical degree. Bring your EAD card and I-20 to interviews so employers understand your timeline and remaining authorized work period.
Pursue ABC Certification Before or During OPT
Board certification from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics significantly strengthens your candidacy. Many employers require or strongly prefer ABC-certified practitioners, and certification makes the case for long-term sponsorship much more compelling.
Highlight Patient Care Hours and Device Specializations
Employers evaluating OPT candidates closely scrutinize clinical experience. Document your total supervised patient care hours, device categories you've fabricated, and any specialty areas like pediatric orthotics or spinal orthotics to differentiate your application.
Ask About H-1B Sponsorship During the Offer Stage
Orthotic roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B criteria given the degree requirement. Confirm the employer has sponsored H-1B workers before, and ask explicitly whether they would support your petition before your OPT authorization expires.
Use Your OPT Period to Build State Licensure
Most states require separate orthotist licensure beyond ABC certification. Obtaining your state license during OPT demonstrates long-term commitment to the U.S. market and reduces the employer's compliance burden when transitioning you to permanent work authorization.
Orthotist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an orthotist on OPT?
Yes, as long as your OPT is authorized for a field directly related to orthotics, prosthetics, or a closely aligned program such as biomedical engineering or health sciences. The position must fall within your degree's field of study. Roles requiring ABC certification or candidacy are common and fully compatible with OPT status, provided your EAD is active.
Do orthotist jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Orthotist roles generally qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field, and increasingly a master's degree. Large hospital systems, VA facilities, and national orthotics companies are more likely to sponsor than independent clinics. Browsing open roles on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with a sponsorship track record.
Does my orthotics degree qualify me for OPT in this field?
If your degree is in orthotics and prosthetics, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, or a related health sciences discipline, orthotist roles will generally satisfy the OPT employment requirement that work be directly related to your major. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific job offer qualifies. Avoid accepting roles where the connection to your degree field is tenuous, as this could jeopardize your status.
Is ABC certification required to work as an orthotist on OPT?
Not universally, but most clinical employers expect either active ABC certification or documented candidacy status. Some entry-level positions accept recent graduates in the certification process, giving you a window to complete requirements during your OPT period. State licensure requirements vary separately, and several states won't issue a license until ABC certification is complete, which affects where you can legally practice.
How do I find orthotist jobs that accept OPT students?
Search Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored roles and filters out employers who don't support international candidates. When applying, look for postings at hospital networks, Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and national orthotics companies, as these organizations tend to have established processes for OPT work authorization and subsequent H-1B or EB-based green card sponsorship.