Certified Prosthetist Orthotist

Company: Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics
Location: Hamden
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

OP Specialty Bracing is growing, and we believe our team is the key to our success. We are hiring a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist to join our team. If you are a motivated, caring individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply today! At OP Specialty Bracing, kids are at the heart of everything we do. Our cause is simple: to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions and support their families every step of the way. From fractures and clubfoot to cerebral palsy, scoliosis, plagiocephaly, limb loss, and more, our certified clinical team treats the whole child in partnership with their care team. Helping kids is what we do; changing their lives is how we make a difference. OPSB offers specialized pediatric clinics across the country, including in major children’s hospitals, ensuring that every child gets top-notch, kid-focused care. Our pediatric focus means that all our resources, from products to educational videos and print materials, are designed specifically towards the treatment of kids. With a growing library of resources and patient stories, we make the transition to treatment easier for families. We’re not just providing care—we’re pioneering it! Our team is constantly developing new, cutting-edge solutions in pediatric orthotics and prosthetics, because we believe every child deserves the very best. At OP Specialty Bracing, pediatric care is not just something we do—it’s our passion, our purpose, and our promise to the kids we serve. Responsibilities: Provides care to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine by fitting/preparing orthopedic braces under the direction of, and in consultation with, physicians by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs; identify factors affecting appliance fit. Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort. Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses. Design orthopedic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination/measurement of patients. Maintain patients' records. Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with orthoses, for use in the device construction process. Select materials and components to be used based on device design. Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices. Repair, rebuild, and modify orthopedic appliances. Construct and fabricate appliances or direct others constructing the appliances. Performs all other duties as required. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university Two plus years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience Master's of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (MSPO) Completion of NCOPE certified residency program Benefits Offered for Eligible Employees: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Life Insurance and AD&D Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer: OPSB is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. hp

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