Upon graduation, where will I work?
After completion of residency, prosthetists and orthotists may work in hospitals, private clinics, or have their own practices.

What kind of salary can I expect?
$20-28K residencies, $40-60K 5 years experience, $60K+ potential

Who will I be working with?
Prosthetists and orthotists are members of the rehab team and work with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, case managers, nurses and family members.

Who will my patients be?
P&O practitioners will see patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular problems, including amputation, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, diabetes, stroke, trauma or muscular dystrophy.

How can I help people in other parts of the world through a P&O career?
Many non-industrialized countries lack facilities or personnel to serve the needs of people who have lost limbs or experienced functional limitation due to disease or accident. Prosthetists and orthotists from the U.S. may participate in international programs that offer assistance to underserved populations

What is the job outlook for P&O?
 In coming decades, more than 70% of the top jobs will fall under allied health sciences professions such as P&O.*

As the population increases and ages, the demand for P&O professionals increases.

Every year 156,000 individuals in the United States lose a limb. More than 1.5 million Americans have had amputations and need ongoing care. More than 54 million Americans experience functional limitations due to an impairment or health condition.**

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*U.S. Department of Labor statistics
**The Centers for Diseases Control