DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists
Occupational Description:
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN-WI MSA | 140 | 34 | $29.67/hr | $2.97/hr | $17.52/hr | $20.48/hr | $28.52/hr | $37.82/hr | $45.01/hr |
| Minnesota | 180 | 35 | $30.49/hr | $2.10/hr | $17.81/hr | $21.27/hr | $29.41/hr | $38.54/hr | $45.57/hr |
| U S | 7,890 | 505 | $34.10/hr | $0.75/hr | $16.64/hr | $22.05/hr | $30.54/hr | $41.89/hr | $54.11/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Recreation Workers | 3,510 | $12.41/hr | N/A |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 1,170 | $26.82/hr | N/A |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 440 | $26.41/hr | N/A |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | 420 | $17.65/hr | N/A |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 220 | $19.88/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Fits patients for device, using static and dynamic alignments.
- Participates in research to modify design, fit, and function of orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
- Lectures and demonstrates to colleagues and other professionals concerned with orthopedics or prosthetics.
- Supervises laboratory activities or activities of prosthetic assistants and support staff relating to development of orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
- Repairs and maintains orthopedic prosthetic devices, using hand tools.
- Selects materials and components, and makes cast measurements, model modifications, and layouts, using measuring equipment.
- Evaluates device on patient and makes adjustments to assure fit, function, comfort, and quality.
- Instructs patients in use of orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
- Maintains patients' records.
- Examines, measures, and evaluates patients' needs in relation to disease and functional loss.
- Designs orthopedic and prosthetic devices, according to physician's prescription.
- Assists physician in formulating specifications and prescription for orthopedic and/or prosthetic devices.