A career at Össur is truly rewarding. We work in an industry that changes lives every day and we take great pride in everything we do, especially creating a great place to work! We value each and every employee and work hard to ensure they enjoy coming to work every day and are set up for success.
Our global team of talented professionals is passionate about helping people live a Life Without Limitations. While innovation drives us as we strive to be the leading company in non-invasive orthopaedics, it is the people that work at Össur that make this possible. The diverse set of qualities we embody make the people of Össur stand out above the rest.
We are Össur
Our people is what drives our success; we work collaboratively to reach shared goals and love to celebrate our achievements.
We have passion, dedication, and a zest for life!
- Titles don’t mean much - it’s what & how you contribute that we care about
- We provide non-traditional career opportunities for people who are smart self-starters
- Employees are given latitude to tackle new challenges, there’s an abundance of opportunities to learn
- We encourage fun & wellness in the workplace
- We are honest, frugal and courageous
"I have never been so proud of the industry I am engaged in, everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission, it keeps me engaged and excited!" - Vivi Zhang
"It has been nearly 8 years and I still wake up looking forward to going into the office each day. What we do improves the lives of others and the team I work with has a passion for making a difference!" - Diana Brandon
Recruitment
Össur recruits competent and ambitious individuals that are capable of working on demanding projects in an ever-changing environment.
We aim to hire passionate individuals that connect with our vision and culture to promote a Life Without Limitations for our end-users.
Our exciting industry welcomes innovative, courageous, and forward-thinking individuals who want to make a difference.
"I come to work every morning motivated knowing I will play a part in someone being able to be mobile again. In my opinion there is no greater reward." - Leonard Morales
Growth & Development
Össur is aware of the importance of continuous education for its employees.
In order for the company to grow, develop, and maintain its competitive position in an ever changing international environment, it is important that employees get the opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills. Össur's innovative culture encourages growth and career development.
"Like many of my Össur colleagues, I am an individual who is driven to continually grow my academic knowledge and professional talents. Not only was I provided the resources and flexibility to complete a Master’s degree while working full-time, I have the guidance of impactful mentors within the organization who continue to help me grow leadership and business skills. The supportive environment at Össur and dedication to my growth needs undoubtedly ensured my success in these endeavors." - Lauren Gavrailoff
Work - Life Balance
Össur fosters an environment where employees can balance home and work demands as much as possible.
We aim to provide flexibility to employees for a healthy work / life balance, and understand that flexibility and autonomy are essential in a productive workplace.
We promote a healthy lifestyle by encouraging employee participation in health and wellness activities inside and outside of work.
“We are given a level of freedom that is seldom seen in a corporate environment and it makes for a really great work atmosphere! We are very well taken care of and encouraged to balance our responsibilities at work with a happy home life. Leadership really does care about keeping employees happy and understands how this positively effects the workplace” - Jamie Simpson
Diversity
Össur is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
We want to have the best available candidate in every position. We strive to have a diverse employee population that embraces uniqueness and promote an environment where people can build careers.
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"Össur supports diversity not only internally but also within the O&P profession. Three years ago we started the Össur Women’s Leadership initiative, an educational effort focused on leadership and equality within the O&P profession. This type of commitment proves equality and diversity is not just something Össur talks about, it’s what we do and it is an integral part of who we are. I am extremely proud to be part of this initiative and of Össur." - Karen Edwards
Össur Fun
Össur employees have a passion for life and love to both work hard and play hard!
Our global community enjoys embracing the lighter side of life through various events and celebrations throughout the year.
Working with the Össur team is a fun and engaging experience!
“I love everything Össur stands for. Everything from the philosophy of Life Without Limitations to the everyday teamwork of the people within the workplace. It´s all a big part of the drive and plus the other fun stuff we do together as a team throughout the year!“ - Eva Ýr Gunnlaugsdóttir
Our core values
Honesty - Stay True
We show respect by adhering to facts and reality, fulfilling promises and claims, and admitting failures. We nurture honest communication throughout the Company by sharing information and respecting each other's time and workload.
Frugality - Make Every Step Count
We use resources wisely. The Company aims to minimize costs across all areas of its business through effective communication, preparedness, planning and optimized processes.
Courage - Aim Higher
We are open to change and constantly strive for improvement. We challenge unwritten rules, show initiative and take calculated risks, while at the same time, take responsibility for our ideas, decisions and actions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.