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Employment Opportunities
As an O&P professional you can make a difference every day! Job opportunities abound throughout the country, and the need for orthotic and prosthetic professionals is increasing rapidly.
Where would you work?
Orthotists and prosthetists work in a variety of settings:
- Private practice
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Specialty clinics and home health settings
- Nursing homes
What percentages of graduates get employed?
Currently 100% of O&P program graduates find employment and most chose to make it a lifelong profession.
What salary can I expect to earn?
According to the 2007 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Operating Performance & Compensation Report average compensation (base salary, bonus and commission) based on the following job titles is:
- $89,334 for an American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist with an average of 15 years experience.
- $43,786 for an ABC Registered Technician is with an average of 10 years experience.
- $36,693 for a Fitter is with an average of five years experience.
- $33,742 for a National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) Resident is with an average of one year experience.
*Note: Compensation varies based many factors, i.e. geographical location, years of experience, inclusion or exclusion of fringe benefits. Salary information for assistants was not included in the survey.
For a listing of residency sites by states go to: www.ncope.org
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