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-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA | 90 | 26 | $38.90/hr | $0.93/hr | $22.52/hr | $31.80/hr | $39.39/hr | $47.31/hr | $54.27/hr |
| Minnesota | 130 | 28 | $38.98/hr | $1.36/hr | $23.46/hr | $30.91/hr | $37.84/hr | $46.83/hr | $54.52/hr |
| U S | 9,830 | 531 | $35.37/hr | $0.71/hr | $20.09/hr | $25.32/hr | $33.23/hr | $42.06/hr | $52.53/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 | 5,900 | $13.74/hr | N/A |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 720 | $29.83/hr | N/A |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | 420 | $24.65/hr | N/A |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 410 | $32.06/hr | N/A |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 120 | $25.67/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.
