Salary ranges vary widely depending on location, the economy and industry factors. The rewards of working with people and helping them regain lost function are many and too numerous to list here. As with many health careers, dedicated individuals can expect to work long hours and be on-call. As with many allied health professions the demand for CPOs is growing. Currently, there over 3,000 certified orthotists and prosthetist in the United States.
Opportunities exist in private practice, hospitals and government agencies.