Director, Prosthetics and Orthotics

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Director, Prosthetics and Orthotics is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial leadership of the Prosthetics and Orthotics services across the System of Care, including clinical operations, fabrication, logistics, financial clearance, business development, quality, and administrative functions. The Director develops and executes strategic initiatives that advance clinical excellence, operational efficiency, patient experience, financial performance, innovation, and sustainable program growth. Provides leadership and oversight of clinical, fabrication, logistics, financial clearance, and administrative operations while ensuring standardized practices, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and operational consistency across all locations.
Director, Prosthetics and Orthotics fosters a culture and environment that emphasizes the importance of patient quality, safety, and commitment to excellence while building and sustaining a culture of performance with integrity.
Partners collaboratively with physician, therapy, nursing, research, finance, market development, and executive leaders to identify opportunities for growth, expand access to Prosthetics and Orthotics services, and advance Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s (SRAlab) strategic objectives.

Job Description

The Director, Prosthetics and Orthotics:

• Develops and executes the strategic vision, operational priorities, and long-term business plan for Prosthetics and Orthotics, aligning departmental objectives with organizational initiatives.

• Establishes, monitors, and reports key performance indicators related to clinical quality, patient experience, operational efficiency, employee engagement, access, growth, productivity, and financial performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Leads program development, service expansion, business planning and process improvement initiatives that improve patient outcomes, enhance operational performance standards, and support organizational growth.

• Identifies and evaluates new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, emerging technologies, and innovative care delivery models to strengthen Prosthetics and Orthotics services.

• Recruits, coaches, develops, and retains high-performing leaders and staff while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, engagement, inclusion, and professional development. 

• Promotes education and professional development through interdisciplinary training, mentorship, clinical education, and continuing education initiatives.

• Manages department operating and capital projects budgets, monitoring revenue and expenditures and reports on variances.

• Partners with Market Development, physician leadership, and external referral sources to expand referral relationships, strengthen market presence, and support strategic growth initiatives. staff to integrate Prosthetics and Orthotics services into market development activities.

• Identifies and evaluates new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, emerging technologies, and innovative care delivery models to strengthen Prosthetics and Orthotics services.

• Oversees fabrication operations to optimize quality, capacity planning, workflow, turnaround time, and resource utilization.

• Manages administrative and financial clearance operations, monitoring changing reimbursement policies to ensure coverage of prosthetic and orthotic devices for patients. 

• Advocates a scientific approach to patient care delivery by maintaining relationships with academic institutions and professional organizations, and supporting opportunities for researchers and clinicians to collaborate on the implementation of SRAlab's Vision.

• Ensures compliance with accreditation, regulatory, safety, quality, infection prevention, and risk management standards applicable to Prosthetics and Orthotics operations.

• Represents Prosthetics and Orthotics on organizational committees, interdisciplinary leadership teams, and external professional organizations.

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Vice President, Outpatient DayRehab Operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Rehabilitation Services, or related field preferred.

• Current certification by the American Board for Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) or equivalent certification required.

• Minimum of 9 years progressively responsible related clinical/business work experience in an appropriate specialty area including supervisory or managerial experience with demonstrated ability to organize, develop and effectively manage a clinical business unit.

• Quantitative and analytical ability required to evaluate organizational and financial performance, to develop marketing strategy and forecast staffing needs.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership and communicate effectively with patients, patient families, referring parties, managed care organizations and payors, and other SRAlab system-wide staff.

• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, managing complex projects, and implementing strategic initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and compliance related to Prosthetics and Orthotics.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational, financial, and quality data to support strategic decision-making.

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, therapists, researchers, executives, external partners, and community stakeholders.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment and Prosthetics & Orthotics fabrication lab with some exposure to dust and/or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range:

$91,100.00 - $151,300.00 

Benefits:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

 

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