UPPER LIMB PROSTHETIST (ATLANTA, USA)

ROLE TYPE: Permanent, Full Time

HOURS: 37.5 per week

LOCATION: Atlanta, USA (working from home to begin with)

APPLICATION CLOSES: February 27th 2021

SALARY: $60,000 - $100,000 dependant on experience

THE COMPANY:

Open Bionics Ltd is a Bristol based company who designs, develops and manufactures bionic limbs for those with upper limb absence . Our mission is to: “Create and Democratise Technology that Enhances the Human Body”. In other words, we want to make beautiful bionic limbs more accessible and to turn disabilities into superpowers! We have collaborated on marketing campaigns with some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Star Wars, Marvel, Twentieth Century Fox and Konami, and we have  won multiple awards including, most recently, Hanger Clinics Innovation Award for 2019. Please visit our website to find out more about us: www.openbionics.com. 

ROLE SPECIFICATION: 

We are looking for a highly passionate individual who believes that innovative prosthetic solutions can enhance users' quality of life. As the Upper Limb Prosthetist, your goal is to deliver state-of-the-art prostheses and services to clinical partners and users of our cutting-edge assistive technology. 

The Hero Arm is a powered multi-articulating and multi-grip prosthetic arm suitable for adults, adolescents and children. With ambitious growth plans, this role will enable you to grow your experience, skills and responsibilities along with the company. 

Your role will be to strengthen the relationship between Open Bionics and clinical partners by supporting them with the prosthetic treatment and rehabilitation of clients, as well as developing a bespoke clinical culture for the Hero Arm by designing training courses and supporting clinical aims. This is the ideal role for someone that's looking to specialise in upper limb prosthetics and lead the industry forward with new ideas.

Key responsibilities: 

• Educating and certifying prosthetic care providers on the Hero Arm fitting process.
• Reviewing potential users' eligibility to the Hero Arm and supporting trials with clinical partners when required.
• Coordinating clinical input to ease the adoption rate, prescription and funding application of the Hero Arm. 
• Providing internal clinical input to Open Bionics developers on product development on both hardware and software products. Testing new versions or products considering the expected clinical benefits for both clinicians and users. Contributing to create and maintain documentation for clinicians and end-users.
• Active participation to relevant consumer or trade shows, exhibitions and conferences including supporting booth activities, workshops and communications.
• Contribution to clinical research projects/publications aiming to reinforce the clinical value and benefits of the solutions developed by Open Bionics.
• Taking an active role in research and development projects of new technologies that aid clinicians. 
• Providing a patient-centered approach to upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation and continuous support  to Hero Arm users.

A successful first six months at Open Bionics would include:

• Completion of research and development of a new clinical tool that aids clinicians and upper limb amputees.

PERSON SCORECARD: 

• Certified Prosthetist with 1-3 years minimum experience in  delivering prosthetic solutions for persons with upper limb absence (including myoelectric/multi-articulating/bionic hands)
• Evidence-based practice approach to patient care with a demonstrable understanding of Open Bionics' vision.
• Proficient with methods of shape capture and rectification (experience with 3D scanning technologies and digital rectification platforms is preferred) 
• Ability to outline an appropriate prosthetic prescription for those upper limb absence and evidence of creative problem solving
• Must be certified by either the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) or by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) as Prosthetist or Orthotist/Prosthetist.

TO APPLY

1. Visit https://openbionics.com/jobs/ and click on the vacancy to apply..

2. Write a COVERING LETTER explaining why you are suitable for the role. You must address the person scorecard criteria and detail why you want to work for Open Bionics.

3. Upload your CV which evidences the technical aspects of your knowledge, skills and experience.

Please note that BOTH of the above must be submitted in order to be considered for the post.

OTHER INFORMATION

Open Bionics is an Equal Opportunities employer. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments, please contact james@ openbionics.com.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and we value diversity in our workplace. We may operate positive action measures to encourage people from under-represented groups to apply and help them overcome disadvantages in competing with other applicants.

If you are successful, you will be expected to start within one month following the offer of an employment contract with Open Bionics Ltd and be expected to provide proof of your right to work in the USA.