Certified Orthotic Assistant (COA) or Certified Prosthetic/Orthotic (CPOA)

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Twin Cities offers specialized care for pediatric orthopedic conditions, including clubfoot, sports medicine, cerebral palsy, spasticity and a variety of other conditions ranging from simple to complex. Our orthopedics department is consistently recognized as a leader in pediatric orthopedic care. Our other treatment services include rheumatology care and specialized plastic surgery.

Job Overview

Seeking a full time Certified Orthotic Assistant or Certified Prosthetic/Orthotic Assistant for our location in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties clinic. 

The pay range for this position is $26.61 hourly to $39.91 hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and department equity.

Responsibilities

The Certified Orthotic or Prosthetic/Orthotic Assistant is responsible for the measurement, casting, CAD modification, fabrication and fitting of devices under the direct supervision of an ABC Certified Practitioner.

Additionally, they are responsible for the timely and compliant patient documentation utilizing OPIE EMR system and supporting front office staff.

The Certified Prosthetic/Orthotic Assistant is responsible to monitor their WIP, device repairs, assist other clinical staff and direct the technical staff in fabrication of specific devices following an organized and orderly work flow with reasonable delivery dates to patients.

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required

• HS Diploma/GED
• Successful completion of Assistant Certification Eligibility Requirement Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 as required by American Board for Certification Assistant Candidate Guide
• ABC Registered Assistant and must hold or be eligible for MN licensure

Preferred

• Two years of orthotics experience
• Two years of prosthetics experience