Occupation information for Orthotists and Prosthetists District Of Columbia

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Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

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Currently Employed: Not Available

Projected Annual Job Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $19.14 - $36.42

Typical Annual Salary: $39,810 - $75,750

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Typical education needed for entry: Master's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Internship/residency

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Maintain patients' records.
Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
Construct and fabricate appliances, or supervise others constructing the appliances.
Make and modify plaster casts of areas to be fitted with prostheses or orthoses to guide the device construction process.
Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
Train and supervise support staff, such as orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians.

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