Certified Prosthetics & Orthotics Clinician

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Program at Hamilton Health Sciences operates in a state of the art clinic, which is one of the largest P&O departments of its kind in Canada. The department offers service to pediatric and adult patients in acute, rehabilitation and ambulatory settings. Our staff is comprised of a mix of certified clinical, registered technical and administrative staff that help support patients through their journey of receiving prosthetic or orthotic treatment.

Our staff work collaboratively with patients and in some cases interdisciplinary teams to provide custom prosthetic and orthotic solutions. Using the latest digital and traditional techniques, our team designs specific solutions to support patients in achieving their functional, recreational and / or aesthetic goals.

Position Summary

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

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days

Qualifications

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.

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.

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 HR Operations 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