Pedorthist Jobs
Pedorthist jobs are open across orthopedic clinics, prosthetics and orthotics practices, rehabilitation hospitals, and retail footwear settings, at every level from entry-level to senior and clinical specialist, with specializations in custom footwear fabrication, diabetic foot care, and lower-limb biomechanics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Our patients are our focus and are the heart of everything we do. As a Hanger Pedorthist, you will leverage exceptional training and an extensive collaborative clinical community nearly 1500 providers strong to provide or supervise the delivery of comprehensive pedorthic 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 shoes, 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 pedorthotic services; recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary.
- Examine and evaluate patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
- Formulate design of pedorthotic devices.
- Select materials, makes cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.
- Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
- Evaluate pedorthotic device and any collateral prosthetic or orthotic devices on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
- Instruct patient in the use of pedorthotic, orthotic or prosthetic devices utilized in fulfilling the patient’s needs.
- 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 pedorthotic 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 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 Pedorthics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience to meet board eligibility.
- 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 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
Our patients are our focus and are the heart of everything we do. As a Hanger Pedorthist, you will leverage exceptional training and an extensive collaborative clinical community nearly 1500 providers strong to provide or supervise the delivery of comprehensive pedorthic 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 shoes, 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 pedorthotic services; recommend treatment options to physicians when necessary.
- Examine and evaluate patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
- Formulate design of pedorthotic devices.
- Select materials, makes cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, taking into account new techniques and materials.
- Perform fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
- Evaluate pedorthotic device and any collateral prosthetic or orthotic devices on patient, adjust to assure fit, function, medical efficacy, and quality of work.
- Instruct patient in the use of pedorthotic, orthotic or prosthetic devices utilized in fulfilling the patient’s needs.
- 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 pedorthotic 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 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 Pedorthics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification (BOC), or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience to meet board eligibility.
- 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 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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Who's Hiring
- Hanger8
- Sioux Center Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pedorthist jobs.
- Board certification through the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
- Experience fitting and fabricating custom foot orthoses and therapeutic footwear
- Knowledge of diabetic footwear standards and Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Program guidelines
- Proficiency with casting, impression box techniques, and shoe modification tools
- Ability to perform gait analysis and lower-extremity biomechanical assessments
- Familiarity with electronic health record documentation and insurance billing codes
Tips for Your Pedorthist Job Search
Highlight your ABC certification prominently
Employers filter applications on certification status before reading anything else. Put your American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics credential and your specialty designations in the header of your resume, not buried in a separate section.
Tailor your resume to the practice setting
A diabetic footwear clinic and a sports-medicine orthotics lab are looking for different skill emphasis. Mirror the language in each posting, whether that's casting and modification for custom footwear or gait analysis and biomechanical assessment for a rehabilitation setting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pedorthist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Document your custom fabrication case volume
Hiring managers want to know how many custom devices you've fit and fabricated, not just that you can do it. Quantify your caseload in your resume, such as the types of conditions you've addressed and the device categories you work with most.
Prepare clinical scenarios for the working interview
Many pedorthist interviews include a practical component where you assess a patient or evaluate a shoe last. Review your approach to common presentations like plantar fasciitis, Charcot foot, and hallux rigidus so you can walk through your clinical reasoning out loud.
Negotiate for continuing education support
Pedorthic certification requires ongoing CEUs, so employer-paid continuing education is a meaningful part of your total compensation. Ask specifically about conference reimbursement and in-house training during the offer stage, not after you've already accepted.
Pedorthist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pedorthist jobs are remote?
About 0% of pedorthist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how hands-on the clinical and fabrication work is. Administrative, telehealth consultation, and product education roles within pedorthics are the sub-areas most likely to offer a remote or hybrid arrangement.
How do you become a pedorthist?
You become a pedorthist by completing a pedorthic education program accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, accumulating the required patient care and fabrication hours, and then passing the board examination administered by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics. Once certified, you maintain your credential through continuing education credits on a renewal cycle.
Can you get hired as a pedorthist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level pedorthist roles exist, and larger orthotics and prosthetics companies as well as retail therapeutic footwear chains sometimes hire candidates who have just completed their board certification. Shadowing hours logged during your education program, any clinical rotations, and hands-on fabrication work you can document all strengthen an application when your paid experience is limited.
What does the pedorthist interview process look like?
The pedorthist interview process typically starts with a phone or video screen focused on your certification status and clinical background, followed by an in-person interview with the clinic director or lead practitioner. Many employers include a practical assessment where you evaluate a patient case or demonstrate your fitting and modification approach, and some add a final conversation about scheduling, patient volume, and billing workflow.
Where can I find and apply to pedorthist jobs?
You can find and apply to pedorthist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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