Lead Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician / Lab Manager
AMHERST, OHPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, Inc
Job overview
The Lead Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician / Lab Manager at Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center oversees lab operations and leads technicians to ensure high-quality orthotic and prosthetic device fabrication, impacting patient care and company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing daily lab operations across locations, supervising technicians, performing fabrication and repairs, collaborating with practitioners, maintaining quality control, managing inventory, ensuring safety compliance, and reporting to ownership.
Compensation and benefits
The company offers competitive compensation, leadership growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, employee development commitment, and direct access to company ownership.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 3+ years as an O&P Technician with advanced fabrication skills, knowledge of materials and processes, leadership ability or potential, organizational and communication skills, experience with lamination, thermoplastics, vacuum forming, cosmetic finishing, and preferably ABC registration and management experience.
Career development
The position offers opportunities to lead, grow professionally within a respected company, and engage in continuous improvement and employee development.
Work environment and culture
Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center fosters a supportive, team-based work environment valuing craftsmanship, leadership, and making a difference in patients' lives.
Company information
Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center is a family-owned company with over 75 years of clinical excellence, serving Northern Ohio since 1948 with ABC-certified practitioners and in-house fabrication.
Team overview
The candidate will manage technicians across multiple offices and work closely with practitioners, reporting directly to company leadership.
Job location and travel
The position is based at the Amherst location with responsibilities across multiple company offices in Northern Ohio.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines hands-on fabrication with leadership and operational management, offering direct influence on quality standards and company performance.
Company overview
Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, Inc is a specialized healthcare provider focused on designing, fabricating, and fitting custom orthotic and prosthetic devices for patients with limb loss or musculoskeletal conditions. The company generates revenue by working with physicians, hospitals, and insurance providers to deliver personalized patient care and advanced mobility solutions. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Ohio, Leimkuehler has a longstanding reputation for clinical expertise and compassionate service in the orthotics and prosthetics industry. Candidates should know that the company emphasizes innovation, patient outcomes, and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and medical professionals. Its legacy as a family-owned business highlights a commitment to community and continuity in patient care.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 3+ years of experience as an orthotic and prosthetic technician, emphasizing advanced fabrication skills and familiarity with orthotic and prosthetic materials and processes to align with Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center’s quality standards.
Focus on showcasing leadership potential or previous management experience, along with your ability to oversee lab operations and manage technicians, as this role requires supervising multiple locations and reporting to company leadership.
Apply through multiple channels including Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center’s corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of landing an interview.
Connect with current employees or managers in the lab or clinical divisions at Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their commitment to patient care or asking about how they maintain quality control standards across multiple locations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'orthotic and prosthetic fabrication,' 'lab management,' 'quality control,' 'OSHA compliance,' 'ABC certification,' and 'CAD/CAM' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings effectively.
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