Orthotic Clinician Graduate Position

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Assistive Technology, the clinical resident participates as a learner member of the clinical health team providing orthotic care to both inpatients and outpatients. The resident learns to support the evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, implementation, and maintenance of orthoses to enhance patient mobility and/or physical function.

The clinical resident works collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team and others to assist the patient in achieving their orthotic goals. This opportunity is available to graduates from an accredited education program recognized by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada who have not challenged the Orthotics Prosthetics Canada Orthotic Clinical Certification exam.

About You

We are looking for individuals with the following qualifications:

  • Two-year diploma from an OPC-approved Prosthetic/Orthotic Clinical Program
  • Registration with OPC for residency as appropriate
  • Experience working with patients with physical/cognitive impairments
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills to complete assigned work and manage changing caseloads with support
  • High level of manual dexterity, strong problem-solving abilities, and computer skills
  • Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements and infection control procedures
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
  • Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Approximately 24 months
Compensation and Incentives

$30.08 - $32.09 hourly. Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.



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