Certified Orthotic Clinician

Unit Summary

Orthotic 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:

• Patient evaluation and treatment planning related to orthotic devices
• Communicate and collaborate with inter-professional health care team
• Design and direct the manufacture of orthotic devices
• Orthotic treatment Implementation, evaluation and ongoing re-evaluation
• Operate specialized stationary and hand tool equipment required to fabricate and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices
• Document patient specific information in the patient’s electronic medical record
• Instruct students/other health care professionals

Qualifications - External

• Graduate of an Orthotics Prosthetics Canada accredited educational program.
• Current and maintained certified orthotist status with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada.
• Knowledge of Assistive Devices Program of Ontario Orthotics 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 and/or orthotic treatment
• Self-directed, flexible, resident 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.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. 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.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.