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Prosthetist
Design and fit artificial limbs for amputees
$50,000 – $90,000/yrCreate, fit, and adjust prosthetic devices that restore mobility and function.
Highlights
Common tasks
Evaluate patients, design prosthetics, fit devices, and adjust for comfort and function.
Potential downsides
Custom fabrication time, insurance authorization delays, and emotionally complex patient cases.
Skills
CommunicationOrganizationTeachingResearchProblem solving
Interests
HealthcareSocial impactSciencePsychology
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
Hands-onPeople-focusedIndependentCollaborative
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