Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
Company: Pacific Medical Inc.
Location: Modesto
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Established in 1987, Pacific
Medical, Inc. is a distributor of durable medical equipment;
specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery,
sports medicine, prosthetics, and orthotics. With the heart of the
company dedicated to helping and serving others, we provide our
services directly to the patient, medical networks, physician
clinics, and offices. We are dedicated to the advancement of
patient care through excellent service and product technology. We
have an immediate opportunity to join our growing Ortho Life
Orthopedic platform. We are currently seeking a full-time Certified
Prosthetist Orthotist for our Modesto, CA Patient Care Facility.
This individual will be responsible for the evaluation,
fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic
braces, specialize in designing and making artificial limbs,
designing and fitting orthopedic braces such as surgical supports
and corrective shoes, and a willingness to supervise and work with
a dynamic team. Job Responsibilities: • Examine, interview, and
measure patients in order to determine their appliance needs, and
to identify factors that could affect appliance fit. • Fit, test,
and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper
fit, function, and comfort. • Instruct patients in the use and care
of orthoses and prostheses. • Design orthopedic and prosthetic
devices, based on physicians' prescriptions, and examination and
measurement of patients. • Maintain patients' records in accordance
with ABC and CMS standards. • Make and modify plaster casts of
areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in
the device construction process. • Select materials and components
to be used, based on device design. • Confer with physicians in
order to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic
and/or prosthetic devices. • Repair, rebuild and modify prosthetic
and orthopedic appliances. • Construct and fabricate appliances or
supervise others who are constructing the appliances. • Train and
supervise orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians,
including COF. • Update skills and knowledge by attending
conferences and seminars. • Show and explain orthopedic and
prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers. • Maintenance of
inventory of material in main and any satellite locations.
Requirements: • Must be currently licensed and/or certified and in
good standing by governing agency in your field of study either ABC
or BOC. • Must maintain CME’s annually in accordance with ABC and
BOC guidelines. • Must practice within your scope of work unless
privileged by a supervisor or practitioner of another specialty. •
Must adhere to the guidelines as set forth in the employee handbook
of Pacific Medical Inc. upon hire. • Must attend and show
competency in HIPAA compliance, sexual harassment training, and
universal precautions training. • If required by state law must
have additional licensing to perform duties in said state/ region.
• Maintain compliance with ABC facility accreditation and be a
leader in its implementation. • Lead and/or participate as
necessary with facility support staff in the annual performance
reviews. • Mandatory attendance and participation in Pacific
Medical hosted training and meetings. Salary Range: $80,000 -
$120,000 All Full-Time positions offer the following: Medical,
Dental, Vision, ER paid Life for Employee, Voluntary benefits,
Medical FSA, Dependent FSA, HSA, 401k, and Financial Wellness
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Keywords: Pacific Medical Inc., Watsonville , Certified Prosthetist Orthotist, Healthcare , Modesto, California
