Orthotic & Prosthetic Clinics of America Help People Live Better, Regain Mobility, Reduce Pain and Recover From Traumatic Injuries
Finding purpose through work is an ideal that many people want but never achieve. A recent survey by global consulting firm McKinsey & Co. revealed that 70% of employees feel that their sense of purpose in life is defined by their work, and 62% indicate they are seeking even more purpose from their work.
Luckily, franchising opens doors for meaningful work and offers a way to enter a field without prior experience. One great example is the Orthotic & Prosthetic Clinics of America (OPCA). This one-of-a-kind franchise offers the opportunity to be part of the orthotic and prosthetic industry and make a real difference in people’s lives every day — no experience needed. “Instead of burgers or pizza, we’re selling prosthetics,” says CEO Edward Kaufman. “Franchise owners manage the business just like any other franchise.”
OPCA franchisees can feel great about making a real impact with products and services that help people live better, regain mobility, reduce pain and recover from traumatic injuries. The company holds the distinction of being the first and only franchised orthotic and prosthetic provider.
Because of its niche service, OPCA receives referrals from many different types of doctors, including orthopedists, general practitioners, neurologists, pediatricians and many other specialists. The company just initiated a national franchise program that markets directly to vascular surgeons.
Franchise owners need no experience in prosthetics.
Tech Savy
Kaufman says OPCA is light years ahead of the competition because of its use of technology. “3D printing sets us apart,” he says. “We can turn prosthetic products around in a matter of hours instead of several days or weeks, which is the industry standard.” The franchise also recently invested in a completely revamped, state-of-the-art computer system that gives detailed documentation of every job. “This helps franchisees mitigate the risk of audits from Medicare and creates complete transparency with insurance providers,” he says.
Although OPCA has been in business since 1923, it has offered franchise opportunities only since 2022. Ideal candidates may either have a medical sales background, experience as a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist, or they can simply be business-savvy. “Franchise owners need no experience in prosthetics, and they can be as hands-on or hands-off as they want to be.”
For more information, visit https://opclinicsamerica.com/franchise-opportunities/.
A Suite of Services
OPCA helps its customers preserve or restore mobility and their quality of life through the following services:
- Orthotic Services: Orthoses can support the healing of a body part by providing relief. This also applies after (sports) injuries to ligaments, joints or bones.
- Compression Therapy: OPCA helps clients continue to engage in daily activities while receiving the therapeutic benefits of compression.
- Pedorthic Services: OPCA provides care to patients with congenital or traumatic disabling conditions of the foot by evaluating, designing, fabricating, fitting or modifying footwear at the request of and in conjunction with prescribing physicians.
- Cranial Remodeling: One out of every 300 babies are born with plagiocephaly — a condition where the head appears flattened. For those infants who do not make progress with therapy or positioning by 3 months of age, the prescription of a custom orthosis helmet can be managed through OPCA.
- Spinal Treatment: Spinal pain is a challenging condition seen all too often by health care providers. Fortunately, OPCA offers a wide range of braces (orthoses) to assist with treatment.
- Wound Care: OPCA’s suite of differentiated products enhances a clinician’s ability to effectively and efficiently manage a variety of wound indications, including hard-to-treat wounds, burns and surgical sites.
