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.