Orthotist - Prosthetist

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Springfield, MO • Posted July 22, 2026

Position Overview

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Responsibilities Serves as the sole Orthotist-Prosthetist in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and administers, supervises and provides clinical and laboratory prosthetic and orthotic devices to disabled inmates locally and nationwide. Responsible for maintaining the accreditation of the laboratory, regulation compliance through Joint Commission and the American Correctional Association. Provides technical and administrative advice to institutions nationwide regarding appropriate management of incarcerated patients with prosthetic or orthotic limbs. Communicates and interacts with physicians, allied health professionals, patients and caregivers in various interdisciplinary clinical settings, rehabilitation medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular care, podiatry, oncology, etc., as a subject matter expert to de...