Orthotists and Prosthetists

SOC: 29-2091.00 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)

Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

Median Wage

$78,310

per year

Mean Wage

$81,330

per year

Employment

10K

workers

Wage Range

$46,220 - $118,730

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$46,220Median: $78,310$118,730

15 tasks analyzed

Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.

Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.

Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.

Maintain patients' records.

Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.

Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.

Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.

Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.

Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others constructing the appliances.

Train and supervise support staff, such as orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians.

Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.

Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.

Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.

Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.

Publish research findings or present them at conferences and seminars.

Task	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.	-	-	-
Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.	-	-	-
Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.	-	-	-
Maintain patients' records.	-	-	-
Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.	-	-	-
Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.	-	-	-
Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.	-	-	-
Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.	-	-	-
Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others constructing the appliances.	-	-	-
Train and supervise support staff, such as orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians.	-	-	-
Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.	-	-	-
Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.	-	-	-
Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.	-	-	-
Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.	-	-	-
Publish research findings or present them at conferences and seminars.	-	-	-