Senior Orthotist/Prosthetist - Lead Clinician & Mentor

The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Ltd. (Aopa); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Novita is seeking a Senior Prosthetist to join the Orthotics & Prosthetics team in South Australia. You will manage a complex prosthetic caseload, assess and prescribe sophisticated prosthetic solutions, and work with microprocessor-controlled devices to improve client outcomes.

You will mentor clinicians, collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting, and contribute to the development of specialist prosthetic services within Novita. A tertiary Prosthetics & Orthotics qualification and P.A.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex prosthetic cases across diverse client groups.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and confidence managing high-complexity presentations.
• Experience mentoring, supporting and developing the capability of clinicians.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex prosthetic caseload with a focus on advanced clinical outcomes.
• Assess, prescribe and review sophisticated prosthetic solutions for clients with diverse needs.
• Work with advanced prosthetic technologies, including microprocessor-controlled devices.
• Mentor and support clinicians through clinical supervision and coaching.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful client-centred outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Mentoring/Coaching

Evidence-based practice

Education

Prosthetics and Orthotics degree

AOPA membership eligibility

Eligibility to practice as a Prosthetist in Australia

NDIS Worker Screening Check

SA Working with Children Check

Driver's licence

Tools

Microprocessor-controlled devices

Advanced prosthetic technologies

Job description

Novita is seeking a Senior Prosthetist to join the Orthotics & Prosthetics team in South Australia. You will manage a complex prosthetic caseload, assess and prescribe sophisticated prosthetic solutions, and work with microprocessor-controlled devices to improve client outcomes.

You will mentor clinicians, collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting, and contribute to the development of specialist prosthetic services within Novita. A tertiary Prosthetics & Orthotics qualification and P.A.