Orthotist Jobs in Texas
Orthotist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, rehabilitation centers, outpatient orthotic and prosthetic clinics, and veterans' healthcare facilities, with openings for both entry-level and senior clinicians. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Hanger Clinic, the Baylor Scott and White Health system, and the South Texas Veterans Health Care System maintain consistent orthotist demand. Pediatric orthotics, lower-limb bracing, and post-surgical rehabilitation are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a member of our National Float Pool, you will exemplify exceptional care to our patients on 12-16 week assignments at any one of our more than 700 clinics nationwide. Your experience and academic preparation allows you to serve in a variety of settings treating a wide range of prosthetic and/or orthotic cases. Your ability to be professional, flexible, caring, and committed will be highly valued by our patients and their families, your colleagues, and physicians. As a full-time, Hanger employee you will enjoy a very competitive base salary, short term housing, rental car, and a robust benefits package.
Your Impact:
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 patients 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.
- 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).
- A valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
- Must agree to assignability anywhere in the country based on the needs of the company.
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
- Thorough understanding of the principles of biomechanics, pathomechanics, gait analysis, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology
- Thorough understanding of componentry and its suitability and reliability for specific uses
- Thorough understanding of medical terminology
- Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentation and reports to patient and staff
- Ability to instruct clinical and non-clinical personnel and customers on objectives of patient care services
- Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
- Ability to assess patient condition and advise physician on treatment options
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with physicians, therapists and patients
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Effective organizational, time management and planning skills
- Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
- Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
- Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
- Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
- Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day
- Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions
- Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility
- Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment
- Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
- PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
- Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
- Relocation Assistance
- Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
- Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.
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The qualifications that appear most often in orthotist jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics license required for independent practice
- ABC or BOC certification strongly preferred or required by most employers
- Master's degree in orthotics and prosthetics from a CAAHEP-accredited program
- Completion of a residency meeting NCOPE standards before licensure eligibility
- Experience fitting and fabricating custom lower-limb and spinal orthotic devices
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and patient documentation systems
Orthotist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a orthotist in Texas?
To practice as an orthotist in Texas you must hold a license issued by the Texas Board of Orthotics and Prosthetics. The path requires completing a master's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited orthotics and prosthetics program, finishing a residency that meets NCOPE standards, and passing the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics examination. Once those are complete, you apply directly to the Texas Board for your license before seeing patients independently.
How much do orthotists make in Texas?
Orthotists in Texas earn a median of about $77,220 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,390 for the lowest 10% to over $107,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire orthotists in Texas?
Employers hiring orthotists in Texas right now include Hanger and Hanger, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large veterans' healthcare network and its major academic medical systems mean both clinical group practices and hospital-employed orthotist positions are commonly available across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most orthotist jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Lufkin have the most orthotist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of large hospital systems and rehabilitation networks, Dallas follows with a dense cluster of outpatient orthotic and prosthetic practices tied to its suburban growth, and San Antonio benefits from a significant military and veterans' healthcare presence that drives consistent clinical demand.
Are there remote orthotist jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Orthotics is a hands-on clinical role that requires in-person patient fitting, casting, and device adjustment, so most positions are fully on-site. About 0% of orthotist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to involve clinical education, insurance authorization review, or orthotic program consultation rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a orthotist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a residency position at a large orthotic and prosthetic practice or hospital-based O and P department in Texas, since residency is a required licensure step and many Texas employers, including Hanger Clinic locations and Baylor Scott and White-affiliated programs, actively recruit new graduates into funded resident roles. Candidates who have completed their master's coursework and can show a strong clinical rotation portfolio are competitive. Applying as an orthotic assistant or O and P technician at a Texas clinic while completing your residency hours is another common way to build local connections before moving into a licensed orthotist role.
Where can I find and apply to orthotist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to orthotist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your specialization, experience level, and preferred Texas location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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