Description

 Certified Prosthetic Clinician 

Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca/ and search for Requisition # 124727

HHS Requisition # 124727
Location: Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
Status: Regular Full-time
Rate: $41.39 - $53.06 Hourly

Unit Summary

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Department (P&O) offers two areas of service including prosthetics and orthotics. Patient care in both areas is provided following a written referral from a physician and with cooperation with other members of the healthcare team. These services are provided for both inpatients and outpatients from the Hamilton-Wentworth area and from surrounding regions.

Position Summary

The Certified Prosthetist duties include assessment, measurement/casting, cast modifications, prosthesis design, and fitting and follow-up of patients with amputations. Responsibilities will include the provision of all types of prostheses including: conventional and myoelectric upper extremity and all levels of lower extremity. Some teaching of prosthetics clinical students may be required.

Requirements

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days

Qualifications 

• Graduate of an Orthotics Prosthetics Canada accredited educational program. 
• Current and maintained certified prosthetist status with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada.  
• Knowledge of Assistive Devices Program of Ontario Prosthetics Manual and Fee Schedule.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management of patients including those with Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury and other diagnosis including those with acquired and congenital with complex mobility issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience 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 treatment
• Self-directed, flexible, prosthetist who is also able to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and workplace safety procedures/protocols with the ability to apply this knowledge in multiple settings.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to supporting resident and student education.
• Demonstrated commitment to being involved or leading initiatives that improve the profession, patient care, education, workplace health & safety and research.
• 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.

 
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset. 
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
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