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Join the Leimkuehler Orthotics-Prosthetics Team
At Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, we’re looking for passionate, compassionate professionals who want to transform lives through mobility. Whether you’re an experienced clinician or just starting your career, you’ll find an environment that values innovation, learning, and excellence in patient care.
A Legacy of Innovation and Compassion
Founded in 1948 by Paul Leimkuehler—a World War II veteran and mechanical engineer who lost his leg in the Battle of the Bulge—our mission began with restoring independence and dignity. What started as Paul’s personal pursuit to build a better prosthesis has grown into a family legacy spanning three generations. Today, his son Bill and grandson Paul lead a company recognized throughout Northeast Ohio for clinical expertise, community involvement, and unwavering commitment to patient well-being.
Our Work Environment: Purpose Meets Progress
At Leimkuehler, collaboration and innovation drive everything we do. Our clinicians and support staff work together to deliver the highest standard of orthotic and prosthetic care. We embrace forward-thinking technology, invest in professional growth, and empower our team to lead in an evolving healthcare landscape—all while maintaining the personal, patient-centered approach that defines our legacy.
Beyond the clinic, we proudly sponsor the Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group (NOASG)—a community dedicated to education, encouragement, and connection for individuals living with limb loss.
Why Build Your Career Here?
Every role at Leimkuehler contributes to our shared mission: improving lives through mobility. Careers with us offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
- A supportive, family-oriented environment
Our team members find purpose in their work and pride in being part of a company built on integrity, innovation, and compassion.
Start Your Journey Today
Join us and become part of a legacy—where your skills and dedication help carry forward a tradition of excellence that began over 75 years ago.
Contact Us
Paul Leimkuehler, CPO
Office: 440-988-5770 | Cell: 440-225-0258
Email: pel@leimop.com
Website: http://www.leimop.com
Open Positions
Use the form below and/or email pel@leimop.com directly to apply.
Company: Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, Inc.
Locations Available: Amherst, Toledo, Sandusky, North Olmsted, or Niles (placement based on candidate fit)
Reports to: Clinical Director
Salary Range Base on Experience:
CPO/CP: $75,000 – $100,000+ (based on experience, incentive, and productivity)
CO: $60,000 – $75,000+ (based on experience, incentive, and productivity)
Orthotic Fitter: $45,000 – $65,000 + (based on experience, incentive, and productivity)
Technician: $20–$30/hr depending on skill level
About Us
Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center has provided prosthetic and orthotic care throughout Northern Ohio since 1948. We combine traditional hands-on craft with modern technology, in-house fabrication, and a commitment to serving patients with respect, skill, and care. We are growing and looking for strong clinicians who want to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while building a long-term professional home.
The Role
You will evaluate, design, fit, adjust, and follow patients through their prosthetic and/or orthotic care. You’ll work alongside our clinical team and fabrication lab to ensure every device fits well, functions well, and improves the patient’s quality of life.
This position is open to CPOs, CPs, COs, and Certified Orthotic Fitters (COF). Responsibilities will be based on certification and experience level.
What You’ll Do
– Evaluate patients and determine appropriate prosthetic or orthotic solutions.
– Take measurements, casts, scans, or digital captures as appropriate.
– Work closely with our in-house fabrication lab to design devices that meet clinical goals and patient lifestyle needs.
– Fit, align, adjust, and troubleshoot devices to ensure comfort, safety, and function.
– Educate patients and caregivers on device use, care, and expectations.
– Provide ongoing follow-up to monitor device effectiveness, fit, alignment, and patient progress.
– Maintain clear, accurate clinical documentation according to company and regulatory standards.
– Collaborate professionally with physicians, therapists, case managers, and families.
– For Orthotic Fitters: Perform fittings and follow-ups for braces and orthoses, with opportunities to grow skillset.
What You Bring
– Required: ABC Certification or eligibility in Prosthetics and/or Orthotics or Orthotic Fitting. (Residency graduates welcome to apply.)
– Strong clinical reasoning and hands-on adjustment skills.
– Clear and confident communication with patients, families, and clinical partners.
– Dependability and professionalism; ability to follow through and manage a caseload.
– A patient-first mindset with attention to detail and long-term outcomes.
– Willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a supportive clinical environment.
Preferred / Bonus Experience
– Digital scanning, CAD/CAM, 3D printing.
– Experience working with pediatric or complex case populations.
– Interest in specialty prosthetic components or advanced orthotic systems.
Why Join Leimkuehler
– 75+ years serving patients and families in Ohio.
– In-house fabrication, allowing close collaboration between clinician and technician.
– A stable, family-run organization that values both craftsmanship and innovation.
– Competitive salary, benefits, continuing education support, and growth opportunities across multiple locations.
– A culture focused on doing right by the patient, not rushing volume.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday. Some travel between offices for patient care may be needed, depending on the location.
How to Apply
Email your resume and a short note about your clinical experience or what drew you to this field to:
pel@leimop.com
Subject Line: Clinical Position – [Your Name]
Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company: Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, Inc.
Location: Amherst, OH, or Toledo, OH
Department: Fabrication Lab
Salary: $20–$30+/hr depending on skill level
Reports to: Lead Technician or Lab Manager
About Us
Since 1948, Leimkuehler O-P has blended time-tested shop craft with modern innovation and in-house fabrication. We value precision, durability, and patient-first service.
What You’ll Do
– Fabricate, modify, finish, and repair custom prostheses and orthoses, including laminations, vacuum forming, trimming, alignment checks, and finishing.
– Read and execute clinician work orders, casts, measurements, and digital scans, complete bench alignments and functional checks before fittings.
– Maintain shop standards, follow safety and PPE procedures, keep the work area clean, help with routine equipment care.
– Track materials, pull correct components and supplies, help with basic inventory tasks.
– Document builds, repairs, and material lots in company systems to support billing and traceability.
– Support quick turnarounds without sacrificing quality, communicate job status to clinicians and the lead tech.
– Assist with occasional patient-side adjustments under clinician direction, as needed.
What It Takes
– 3+ years of O&P lab experience preferred, or strong related fabrication background with eagerness to learn.
– Solid hands-on skills with layups and laminations, vacuum forming, plastic and metal finishing, foam shaping, glues, resins, and shop tools.
– Ability to follow detailed instructions, manage multiple jobs, and hit deadlines with consistent quality.
– Team-first, dependable, steady under pressure, willing to take feedback and improve.
– Bonus: Experience with 3D printing, CAD or CAM, and digital scanning tools.
– Nice to have: ABC Technician certification, basic OSHA knowledge.
– Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work safely with resins and solvents using PPE.
Schedule & Location
Full-time, weekday shop hours with occasional overtime. Role is based in Amherst or Toledo. Limited travel may be requested for cross-site coverage.
Why Leimkuehler
– Steady growth and in-house craftsmanship with a 75-year legacy.
– Traditional techniques respected, modern tools adopted where they make results better.
– Competitive pay and benefits, training, and a clear path to more responsibility as you grow.
How to Apply
Email pel@leimop.com with your resume and a brief note about a fabrication project you’re proud of.
Subject line: Technician – Amherst or Technician – Toledo
Leimkuehler Orthotic-Prosthetic Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.