Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview :
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Prosthetist to provide prosthetic and orthopedic services at the Center for the Intrepid, BAMC,TX . The Prosthetist will fabricate, maintain, repair, assemble, fit, and test prosthetic and orthopedic devices according to prescription specifications and applicable professional standards. 

Key Duties:

• Fabricate, maintain, and repair artificial limbs, orthopedic braces, surgical supports, casts, and other prosthetic/orthopedic devices .  
• Read prescriptions/directions and determine appropriate fabrication materials and tools.  
• Measure, lay out, shape, cut, grind, drill, weld, sew, glue, bolt, and assemble device components.  
• Shape plastic and metal around patient casts and apply appropriate padding and coverings.  
• Perform finishing work, including pigmentation and polishing of prosthetic devices.  
• Test devices for movement, alignment, fit, and biomechanical stability using appropriate instruments.  
• Maintain accurate patient treatment documentation and medical records according to facility requirements.  
• Perform duties consistent with the professional standards required for prosthetic/orthotic services.  

Qualifications

Education: Completion of a clinical residency program recognized by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) . 
Certification: Current American Board for Certification (ABC) in Prosthetics & Orthotics certification, plus required BLS . 
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 3 years as a Prosthetist .  
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen .  

Schedule :
Monday–Friday, 0700–1600 , at CFI.
Regular duty is approximately 40 hours per week / 1,920 hours annually .  

Work Environment
This position works in a specialized military rehabilitation environment at the Center for the Intrepid , supporting patients requiring prosthetic and orthopedic devices. Work includes direct patient interaction as well as technical fabrication using specialized tools, machinery, and materials.

Health & Other Requirements:
Must meet physical examination, annual influenza immunization, other required immunizations, and TB screening requirements . The position is emergency/mission essential , cannot be performed by telework, and requires an active Tier 1 (T1) background investigation before beginning services. The PWS also requires the ability to lift at least 70 pounds . 

Job Tags

Locum, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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