What it pays
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Half of all Orthotists and Prosthetists in the U.S. earn more than $81,110 a year — the middle 80% land between $46,350 and $119,810. About 9,390 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Orthotists and Prosthetists”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$81,110typical pay / year
9,390people in this work
$119,810+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Make3
Fabricate prostheses and orthoses
+Make two transtibial sockets and one wrist-hand orthosis using the new lifecast for Daniel Patel, ensure…
Fabricate prostheses and orthoses
+Make two transtibial sockets and one wrist-hand orthosis using the new lifecast for Daniel Patel, ensure trimlines match his gait notes, fit thermoplastic interfaces, and label and schedule the patient for a fitting on Thursday at 10:30 after the prosthetic check.
The tools that do the workFutura International O.P.S.ESCOjob descriptions
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Fit devices to patients
+Fit a transtibial prosthesis for Maria: take a detailed residual limb cast, check alignment with…
Fit devices to patients
+Fit a transtibial prosthesis for Maria: take a detailed residual limb cast, check alignment with weightbearing trial, adjust socket pressure points, record gait changes and schedule a two-week follow-up for fine-tuning.
The tools that do the workFutura International O.P.S.job descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Fit orthotic devices
+Assess and fit ankle‑foot orthosis for Jamal: perform static and dynamic measurements, fabricate or select…
Fit orthotic devices
+Assess and fit ankle‑foot orthosis for Jamal: perform static and dynamic measurements, fabricate or select prefabricated device, check fit in walking trial, note functional goals and enter session notes and follow-up plan in the patient record.
The tools that do the workArtsco OrthoPro Completejob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Fixing1
Modify orthoses based on patient needs
+Adjust Emily Ross's ankle-foot orthosis: shorten the medial flange, add a 5mm plantar pad, soften the…
Modify orthoses based on patient needs
+Adjust Emily Ross's ankle-foot orthosis: shorten the medial flange, add a 5mm plantar pad, soften the proximal edge to remove a pressure spot noted in yesterday's session, then book a 20-minute follow-up next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workArtsco OrthoPro CompleteESCOWikipedia
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Care1
Evaluate treatment outcomes
+Assess six-week outcomes for Marco Alvarez: compare baseline gait speed and pain scores to today's measures,…
Evaluate treatment outcomes
+Assess six-week outcomes for Marco Alvarez: compare baseline gait speed and pain scores to today's measures, note device wear and skin integrity, recommend continuing current knee-ankle-foot orthosis or advancing to custom socket, and write this into the treatment review.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsWikipedia
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Keeping the record1
Maintain patients' records.
+Update patient records for my clinic day: enter lifecast dates, device serial numbers, progressive mobility…
Maintain patients' records.
+Update patient records for my clinic day: enter lifecast dates, device serial numbers, progressive mobility notes, recent skin checks for Sarah Nguyen, and upload photos so the rehab team can review before Thursday's MDT meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Accessjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Perform follow-up procedures
+Perform follow-up procedures for Daniel Ortiz: review last session notes, examine stump and socket fit,…
Perform follow-up procedures
+Perform follow-up procedures for Daniel Ortiz: review last session notes, examine stump and socket fit, record functional changes, adjust padding or alignment if needed, update the care plan and schedule a four-week review with physiotherapy.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Support clinical and technical patient care activities
+Support clinical and technical care for Mrs Patel today by observing her gait during walking trial,…
Support clinical and technical patient care activities
+Support clinical and technical care for Mrs Patel today by observing her gait during walking trial, troubleshooting discomfort reported at the medial brim, making minor socket modifications, documenting changes and briefing the occupational therapist on progress.
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Assess the needs of the user
+Assess Sarah Nguyen’s needs: take history of mobility goals, pain and activity levels, inspect residual limb…
Assess the needs of the user
+Assess Sarah Nguyen’s needs: take history of mobility goals, pain and activity levels, inspect residual limb and contralateral limb, set measurable goals with her and decide whether a preparatory or definitive prosthesis is appropriate.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordWikipedia
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Take measurements and images of body segments
+Take measurements and images of James Carter’s residual limb: mark anatomical landmarks, measure…
Take measurements and images of body segments
+Take measurements and images of James Carter’s residual limb: mark anatomical landmarks, measure circumferences and lengths, photograph limb from three angles with scale, note skin issues and enter measurements into the patient file.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelWikipedia
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Prepare models of the limb
+Prepare models of Olivia Ruiz’s limb by creating a positive cast from the lifecast, trim and build a plaster…
Prepare models of the limb
+Prepare models of Olivia Ruiz’s limb by creating a positive cast from the lifecast, trim and build a plaster model to the prescribed shape, mark correction areas, and hand the model to fabrication for socket shaping with a written spec sheet.
The tools that do the workFutura International O.P.S.Wikipedia
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Supervise and mentor other personnel
+Supervise and mentor junior technician Liam Brooks this morning: observe his lifecast technique, give…
Supervise and mentor other personnel
+Supervise and mentor junior technician Liam Brooks this morning: observe his lifecast technique, give corrective feedback on alignment and finish, review two of his patient records for completeness, and set three training objectives for the month.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordWikipedia
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Create lifecasts
+Take full plaster lifecasts of Marcus Reed’s right transtibial residual limb today at 10:30, ensure correct…
Create lifecasts
+Take full plaster lifecasts of Marcus Reed’s right transtibial residual limb today at 10:30, ensure correct cast alignment and heel height, label medial and lateral, photograph reference views, and hand the wet cast to workshop by 12:00 for socket fabrication.
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Contribute to the rehabilitation process
+Review Jenna Alvarez’s mobility goals in her chart, attend the physiotherapy team huddle at 14:00, recommend…
Contribute to the rehabilitation process
+Review Jenna Alvarez’s mobility goals in her chart, attend the physiotherapy team huddle at 14:00, recommend progressive weight‑bearing schedule and socket adjustments, record agreed plan in the care notes and book a three‑week follow-up.
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Select materials for orthotic or prosthetic devices
+Choose materials for Priya Shah’s below-knee prosthesis and two ankle-foot orthoses today, listing pros and…
Select materials for orthotic or prosthetic devices
+Choose materials for Priya Shah’s below-knee prosthesis and two ankle-foot orthoses today, listing pros and cons for carbon fiber, polypropylene, thermoplastic elastomer and laminated composite based on weight, durability, cost and Susan’s active gait goals.
The tools that do the workAlibre Designjob descriptionsO*NET
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Construct and fabricate appliances, or supervise others constructing the appliances.
+Fabricate Tom Rivera’s transtibial socket and supervise Ellie making the foam positive today; allocate…
Construct and fabricate appliances, or supervise others constructing the appliances.
+Fabricate Tom Rivera’s transtibial socket and supervise Ellie making the foam positive today; allocate finishing tasks, set check-points at lamination cure and first-fitting, and note timeline if adjustments are needed before Friday clinic.
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Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
+Book attendance and brief notes for the National Prosthetics Symposium on 12 October, choose two clinical…
Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
+Book attendance and brief notes for the National Prosthetics Symposium on 12 October, choose two clinical sessions on microprocessor knees and socket biomechanics, request funding from procurement and flag conflicts with patient clinics next week.
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Publish research findings or present them at conferences and seminars.
+Prepare the poster and 10-minute talk of our socket-fitting outcomes for the regional conference, include one…
Publish research findings or present them at conferences and seminars.
+Prepare the poster and 10-minute talk of our socket-fitting outcomes for the regional conference, include one case study, three outcome measures, citation list and a slide for clinical implications; ask Dr. Nguyen to review by next Tuesday.
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Instruct patients and families on device use and care
+Run a one-hour training with Mr. Alvarez and his daughter on donning, doffing and skin checks for his new…
Instruct patients and families on device use and care
+Run a one-hour training with Mr. Alvarez and his daughter on donning, doffing and skin checks for his new KAFO, demonstrate strap adjustments, write a one-page care sheet they can keep and schedule a follow-up check in two weeks.
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Assist in evaluation procedures
+Assist Dr. Patel in the gait lab evaluation for Hannah’s new liner system: record range of motion, pressure…
Assist in evaluation procedures
+Assist Dr. Patel in the gait lab evaluation for Hannah’s new liner system: record range of motion, pressure areas during walking, note her pain report on weightbearing and recommend two tests to confirm fit before discharge.
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