Orthotist Jobs
Orthotist jobs are open across hospitals, rehabilitation centers, prosthetics and orthotics clinics, and veterans' health systems, from entry-level practitioners to senior and lead orthotists, with specializations in pediatric orthotics, spinal bracing, and sports-related devices. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 to 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 to 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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hanger76
- Sanford Health14
- Sanford Bismarck3
- Arkansas Children's2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services103
- Non-Profit & Social Services8
- Education6
- Agriculture & Farming1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in orthotist jobs.
- ABC or BOC board certification in orthotics required or must be eligible
- Master's degree or graduate certificate in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program
- Completion of an accredited orthotist residency program
- State licensure in orthotics or ability to obtain licensure before start date
- Proficiency with lower-limb, spinal, and upper-limb orthotic device fabrication and fitting
- Experience documenting patient assessments and device orders in electronic health record systems
Tips for Your Orthotist Job Search
Tailor your resume to device specializations
Hiring managers scan for specific orthotic categories you've worked with, such as spinal, lower-limb, or cranial devices. List the patient populations and device types on each job entry rather than using generic clinical language that could describe any allied health role.
Lead with your ABC or BOC credentials
ABC and BOC certifications are non-negotiable filters for most employers. Place your credential abbreviation directly after your name in the resume header so it's visible before a recruiter reads a single bullet point.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists orthotist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your residency setting
Your residency environment, whether acute hospital, outpatient clinic, or VA facility, signals the patient acuity you're trained for. Filter for postings whose care setting mirrors your residency so your experience reads as immediately transferable, not a stretch.
Prepare a patient-outcome case for interviews
Orthotist interviews frequently include a clinical scenario round. Walk in with one detailed patient case covering assessment, device selection rationale, fitting adjustments, and functional outcome. Panels use this to assess clinical reasoning, not just technical knowledge.
Negotiate scope of practice in your offer review
Before signing, confirm whether the role covers fabrication, fitting only, or both, and whether you'll carry a caseload independently or under supervision. These factors affect licensure compliance and your professional development trajectory more than base pay adjustments alone.
Orthotist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most orthotists?
The companies hiring the most orthotists right now include Hanger, Sanford Health, and Hanger, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Minnesota, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health system expansion and an aging patient population are driving consistent demand at both large national providers and regional outpatient networks.
How many orthotist jobs are remote?
About 0% of orthotist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how hands-on patient fitting limits full remote work for most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements are clinical documentation, telehealth follow-up consultations, and orthotics education or sales support positions.
How do you become an orthotist?
You become an orthotist by completing a master's degree or graduate certificate in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program, followed by a supervised residency at an accredited facility. After your residency, you sit for the ABC or BOC board certification exam. Most states also require a separate state license before you can practice independently with patients.
How do you get hired as an orthotist with little experience?
Employers hiring newer orthotists look closely at residency site reputation, device categories you worked with during training, and evidence of independent patient management by the end of your residency. Applying to roles at larger health systems that have structured mentorship programs or supervision models gives you the best path in, since they're built to onboard early-career practitioners without expecting a full independent caseload on day one.
What does the orthotist interview process look like?
Most orthotist interviews include an initial phone screen with a recruiter or clinic manager, followed by an in-person or video panel with clinical and administrative staff. Expect at least one clinical scenario question where you walk through a patient case from assessment to device delivery. Some employers add a practical component, asking you to discuss a fabrication or fitting decision, and a final conversation with a department director before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to orthotist jobs?
You can find and apply to orthotist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, credentials, and preferred care setting, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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