Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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Job Description

The O&P Assistant is responsible for the measurement, casting, modification, fabrication, and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices under the direct supervision of an ABC Certified Practitioner. The position is also responsible for timely and compliant patient documentation within the OPIE electronic medical record system. The O&P Assistant monitors work in progress (WIP) and provides direction to technical staff in the fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices, ensuring an organized workflow and reasonable delivery timelines for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely and compliant patient documentation utilizing OPIE EMR system and supporting front office staff.
• Responsible to monitor their WIP and direct the technical staff in fabrication of specific orthotic and prosthetic devices following an organized and orderly work flow with reasonable delivery dates of the orthosis/prosthesis to patients.
• The knowledge and ability to safely use equipment related to the O&P industry.
• Design and supervise the fabrication of safe and functional prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Orthotic Fitter through ABC
• ABC Registered Assistant credential
• Two (2) years of experience in Orthotic and Prosthetics required
• High School Diploma or GED

The hours for this position is 9:30am - 6:00pm.


Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.