At Sanford Health, Orthotists and Prosthetists have the unique opportunity to serve both urban and rural communities across the Midwest. With ten locations, including two with central fabrication, our teams provide personalized care supported by skilled technicians who craft custom devices—allowing you to build lasting relationships while making a meaningful impact.
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- Largest team with individuals encompassing roles across the orthotic and prosthetic career spectrum
- Only level 1 trauma center in the state
- Central fabrication
- Residency program
- Clinic, hospital, and rural support
- Big city environment, small town feel
- Home of the NDSU Bison
Our Orthotic and Prosthetic department takes pride in supporting our patients. We treat them and their family like part of our own family in each step of their journey whether it be a first time orthotic or prosthetic device or the chance to upgrade with the latest technology. We work to stay one step ahead in patient care and provider knowledge by offering additional paid professional development opportunities so that our team can continuously grow in their practice and showcase that in the level of treatment.
If you’re compassionate, patient, and love solving problems consider a career with our Orthotic and Prosthetic team here at Sanford Health.
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Overview
Fit patients with breast prostheses and related garments.
Education Required
Typically requires a high school diploma and a 2-4 week fitter course.
Orthotist and Prosthetist Student Programs
Orthotist and Prosthetist Residency
We’re committed to training orthotist and prosthetist professionals by building their skills and developing their focus on patients. Our goal is to help residents produce functional products that enable patients to live their lives to the fullest. Through on-site fabrication and collaboration with technicians, our residency program makes this possible. Residents must be registered with the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) before starting the program.
Applications typically open December 1st and close in early January.
Scholarships and Sponsorships
For many of our Orthotic and Prosthetic careers, we have a variety of financial assistance programs to help students and student employees who are pursuing their educational and professional goals. Students can apply for financial aid through one of our Scholarship programs or inquire more about our Sponsorship program for a role as a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist.