Certified Prosthetics

Health Professional/Assistant
Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Regular Full-time
Unit Summary
As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. The Prosthetics and Orthotics Program at Hamilton Health Sciences operates in a state of the art clinic, which is one of the largest P&O departments of its kind in Canada. The department offers service to pediatric and adult patients in acute, rehabilitation and ambulatory settings. Our staff is comprised of a mix of certified clinical, registered technical and administrative staff that help support patients through their journey of receiving prosthetic or orthotic treatment.
Using the latest digital and traditional techniques, our team designs specific solutions to support patients in achieving their functional, recreational and/or aesthetic goals.
Orthotics services are delivered in an ambulatory setting at the Ron Joyce, Region Rehabilitation building and Brantford General sites. As part of supporting discharge plans, P&O certified clinical staff are also required to provide services for inpatients at various HHS sites and other community hospitals. Patient evaluation and treatment planning related to prosthetic or orthotic devices
Prosthetic or orthotic treatment Implementation, evaluation and ongoing re-evaluation
Document patient specific information in the patient’s medical record
Monday to Friday;
Certification in both Prosthetics and Orthotics, CPO(c), would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience (within the last 5 years), in the ability to apply well-developed critical thinking and reasoning skills in the delivery of assessment and management techniques for evaluating and addressing the needs individuals requiring prosthetic and/or orthotic treatment
Self-directed, flexible, independent clinician who is also able to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills with the ability to make adjustments to meet urgent deadlines.
Demonstrated skills in accessing and maintain electronic health records related to the care provided.
Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and assessment/evaluation techniques using appropriate body mechanics.
A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle with 2 million dollars liability insurance for traveling to HHS sites and other community hospitals.
Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: