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Orthotics and Prosthetics Adjunct

Apply now Job no: 506925
Work type: Part-Time
Location: Salus Campus - Elkins Park
Categories: College of Nursing and Health Professions

About Department of Orthotics & Prosthetics/ College of Health Sciences, Education and Rehabilitation (CHER)

The College of Health Sciences, Education and Rehabilitation (CHER) is committed to offering programs grounded in evidence-based research and practice, and interprofessional education to prepare students to become competent professionals dedicated to promoting the health, well-being and education of the individuals and the communities they serve.

Developing and nurturing orthotic-prosthetic student leaders who are: inquisitive, welcoming, engaging and competent problem-solvers who have a passion for person-centered care while leading change in the profession of orthotics and prosthetics.

Job Summary

Assist and support instructors, fabrication, measurement, impression taking, modification, and fitting of upper limb prosthetics in the clinical portion of Upper Limb Prosthetics course. This is a support role to the course coordinator. The support role assists in the safety of the students during fabrication and patient model evaluation and fittings. (in-person)

Essential Functions

  • Assist in Labs with Patient Models
  • Assist in modification and fabrication labs
  • Monitor patient models and students’ safety in labs
  • Support instructions, fabrication, measurement, impression taking, modification, and fitting of upper limb prosthetics in the clinical portion Monitor and record student participation on the Discussion Board.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree
  • Minimum of 3-years of experience
  • Must be an ABC Prosthetist (CP) and/or Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO)
  • Experience in Upper Limb Prosthetics patient care

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Knowledge of Fabrication techniques
  • Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Location (choose one of the following)

  • Salus at Drexel University campus (Elkins Park, PA) In-Person

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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