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orthotist
A professional who provides care to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine by fitting and preparing orthopedic braces, under direction of and in consultation with physician. Responsibilities include:
- Assists in formulation of specifications for braces.
- Examines and evaluates patient's needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
- Formulates design of orthopedic brace.
- Selects materials, making cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts.
- Performs fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
- Evaluates brace on patient and makes adjustments to assure fit, function, and quality of work.
- Instructs patient in use of orthopedic brace.
- Maintains patient records.
- May supervise orthotics assistants and other support personnel.
- May supervise laboratory activities relating to development of orthopedic braces.
- May lecture and demonstrate to colleagues and other professionals concerned with orthotics.
- May participate in research.
- May perform functions of prosthetist and be designated Orthotist-Prosthetist.
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Carrières professionnelles
- Catégorie : Intitulés de poste
- Company: U.S. DOL
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Créateur
- Jason F
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(United States of America)