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Job Title:

Prosthetist/Orthotist IIA

Posted Date:

6/29/2022

Closing Date:

12/31/2022

Functional Discipline:

Rehab. & Continuing Care

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre/Janeway Children's Hospital (Primary site: Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre) Prosthetist/Orthotist IIA (Repost) Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Program Rehabilitation Technology Permanent, Full Time 09488POS

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary	CG-41 ($37.79 - $44.57 per hour)
Competition Number	2022002286
Posted Date	29 June 2022
Closing Date	Open until filled.

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
This position works in the field of Orthotics in the assessment and treatment of clients with physical and neurological disabilities, and includes the design, fabrication and fitting of suitable orthoses. The successful candidate will provide intervention to a wide range of patients in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation environments. The candidate will be required to independently manage a client caseload providing exposure to a variety of disabilities or illnesses requiring the use of all basic prosthetic skills.

Functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Prosthetist/Orthotist IIA consults with other health professionals and makes recommendations regarding the clients' overall rehabilitation program. This includes the provision of client education and the provision of advice and guidance as to the design, limitations and use of orthoses. The successful candidate will also provide training to clinical students and interns as well as technical staff.

Work is performed with considerable independence and initiative and is evaluated through conferences, chart audits and evaluation of results obtained.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts a variety of materials up to 25lbs and occasionally over 50lbs, such as lifting heavy casts and other products. Many of the items are awkwardly shaped, making lifting and moving difficult.
Physical effort includes constant standing to perform work tasks, being placed in awkward positions and crawling to verify the stability and safety of the client when wearing the device.
Auditory concentration includes listening to multiple stakeholders while working in a noisy environment.
Must exercise higher than normal levels of attentiveness when working with shop equipment to ensure safety.
Required to work under deadlines to have devices ready for clients.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized Prosthetic/Orthotic clinical program is required.
Current and continuing Certification by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada is required.
Experience as an Orthotist in an Orthotic laboratory is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*Relocation Assistance may be provided in accordance with the Eastern Health Relocation Expenses policy.

If there are no certified applicants, a training opportunity is available. Consideration may be given to applicants who are student residents to be hired as a Prosthetist/Orthotist I for a period of two years. Once certified, the Prosthetist/Orthotist I will be eligible for a Prosthetist/Orthotist IIA position.

Open to external applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a reposted position. Those who have already applied, need not re-apply.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email employment@easternhealth.ca or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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