Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 225000000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Orthotic Fitters.
As of today, the following are the total number of Orthotic Fitters nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Orthotic Fitters who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Orthotic Fitters by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Orthotic Fitters dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Orthotic Fitters do?
Orthotic fitters are healthcare professionals who evaluate patients, select, fit, and customize prefabricated orthotic devices, such as braces, supports, and pressure garments, to address musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
They ensure devices provide proper support and alignment, offer patient education on use and care, and work collaboratively with physicians and therapists as part of a patient’s healthcare team.
Responsibilities
Patient Evaluation: Conducting comprehensive patient assessments to understand their needs and determine the most suitable orthotic device.
Device Selection and Fitting: Selecting and fitting pre-fabricated or custom-fitted orthoses, which can include devices for the neck, spine, upper and lower extremities, as well as pressure gradient garments.
Customization: Adjusting and modifying devices to ensure they fit the patient correctly and provide optimal support, alignment, and relief from discomfort.
Patient Education: Providing thorough instructions to patients on how to use, care for, and maintain their orthotic devices.
Collaboration: Working with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and complete patient records and documentation related to their care and orthotic devices.
Required Skills and Qualities
Lifelong Learning: A commitment to staying updated with advancements in orthotic technology and best practices.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in taking precise measurements and understanding the functionality of various orthotic devices.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address the unique needs of each patient to create effective, tailored solutions.
Communication: Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
Empathy: An empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care, especially when dealing with the emotional aspects of living with a condition requiring orthoses.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail for accurate measurements and device adjustments.