Certified Prosthetics

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. The P&O certified clinician role encompasses the following scope and daily duties:
1. Patient evaluation and treatment planning related to prosthetic or orthotic devices
2. Communicate and collaborate with inter-professional health care team
3. Design and direct the manufacture of the prosthesis/orthoses
4. Prosthetic or orthotic treatment Implementation, evaluation and ongoing re-evaluation
5. Operate specialized stationary and hand tool equipment required to fabricate and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices
6. Document patient specific information in the patient’s medical record
7. Instruct students/other health care professionals

1. Current and maintained certification status with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada. Certification in both Prosthetics and Orthotics, CPO(c), would be considered an asset.
2. Registered as an authorizer in good standing with the Assistive Devices Program of Ontario
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience, within the last 5 years, in the management of patients including those with Amputation and/or Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury and other diagnosis including those with acquired and congenital with complex mobility issues.
4. 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
5. Self-directed, flexible, independent clinician who is also able to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholder groups including patients, families, support staff/caregivers, physicians and other members within the circle of care.
7. Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills with the ability to make adjustments to meet urgent deadlines.
8. Demonstrated skills in accessing and maintain electronic health records related to the care provided.
9. Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and assessment/evaluation techniques using appropriate body mechanics.
10. Demonstrated knowledge of patient and workplace safety procedures/protocols with the ability to apply this knowledge in multiple settings.
11. Demonstrated interest and commitment to supporting resident and student education.
12. Demonstrated commitment to being involved or leading initiatives that improve the profession, patient care, education, workplace health & safety and research.
13. 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.