Orthotist Jobs in Florida
Orthotist jobs in Florida are consistently active, with demand concentrated in rehabilitation hospitals, pediatric care centers, and outpatient orthopedic clinics, and openings at every level from new graduates through senior certified practitioners. The heaviest hiring activity is in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where established employers like Hanger Clinic, Encompass Health, and Orlando Health maintain ongoing orthotist rosters across multiple locations. Prosthetics and pediatric orthotics are among the most in-demand specialties in the state. 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 orthotist jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida orthotist license issued by the Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- ABC or BOC board certification in orthotics required or expected at hire
- Master's degree in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program
- Completion of an accredited orthotist residency program with documented patient care hours
- Experience fitting and managing a broad range of lower and upper limb orthotic devices
- Strong patient assessment and documentation skills within an electronic health record system
Orthotist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a orthotist in Florida?
To work as an orthotist in Florida you must hold an active license from the Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, which requires a master's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited program, completion of a supervised residency, and passage of the ABC or BOC board certification exam. Once certified, you apply directly to the board for licensure. Florida does not offer reciprocity, so out-of-state practitioners must apply for a new Florida license before practicing.
How much do orthotists make in Florida?
Orthotists 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 orthotists in Florida?
Employers hiring orthotists in Florida right now include Hanger, Cranial Technologies, and South Beach Orthotics & Prosthetics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's large network of rehabilitation hospitals and outpatient orthopedic clinics means openings are distributed statewide rather than concentrated at a single employer.
Which Florida cities have the most orthotist jobs?
Boca Raton, Gainesville, and Davie have the most orthotist openings in Florida. Miami and Tampa generate volume through large health systems and rehabilitation networks, while Orlando's concentration of pediatric hospitals and sports medicine facilities sustains steady demand for certified orthotists across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Are there remote orthotist jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Orthotics is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient fitting and follow-up, so the vast majority of positions are on-site. About 0% of orthotist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The narrow remote segment tends to cover telehealth consultations, clinical education roles, or technical sales positions that sit adjacent to direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a orthotist in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to orthotic residency programs, which large Florida employers like Hanger Clinic and Encompass Health run specifically for new graduates. Completing a Florida-based residency, even before full board certification, positions you for immediate hire at the sponsoring site. Candidates who hold provisional ABC certification or have completed clinical rotations at Florida facilities have a clear edge, and lateral moves from orthotist assistant or orthotic technician roles are a common stepping stone to a full practitioner position.
Where can I find and apply to orthotist jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to orthotist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings from employers hiring now. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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