Upper-Limb Prosthetist — Independent Clinician Leader

ForMotion Clinic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ForMotion Clinic Australia in Sydney is seeking an experienced Prosthetist with an upper limb focus to join our multidisciplinary team of clinicians. You will deliver advanced prosthetic services, provide clinical leadership, and support less experienced staff while delivering excellent patient outcomes.

This role involves upper and lower limb prosthetics with autonomy, collaboration with surgeons and therapists, and ongoing professional development in emerging technologies to advance patient

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics from an Australian university or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Eligible for, or holding current Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) membership.
• Demonstrated prosthetic clinical experience across a broad range of patient presentations.
• Experience managing upper limb prosthetic patients or a strong commitment to developing advanced expertise in this area.
• Strong understanding of upper limb assessment, component selection and rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to independently manage a complex clinical caseload.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, prescription, fitting and review services across upper and lower limb prosthetic caseloads.
• Manage complex congenital, traumatic and acquired limb difference presentations.
• Provide upper limb prosthetic assessment and rehabilitation services, including body-powered, myoelectric and emerging prosthetic technologies.
• Maintain broad clinical involvement in lower limb prosthetic management and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, rehabilitation physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Apply advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving to complex prosthetic presentations.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of emerging prosthetic technologies and clinical approaches.
• Mentor and support graduate and early career clinicians through knowledge sharing and clinical guidance.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Build strong professional relationships with referrers, hospitals, rehabilitation services and funding bodies.

Skills

Prosthetics

Upper limb

Clinical experience

Communication

Independent management

Diagnose and assess

AOPA membership

Driver's license

Education

Prosthetics and Orthotics degree

Job description

ForMotion Clinic Australia in Sydney is seeking an experienced Prosthetist with an upper limb focus to join our multidisciplinary team of clinicians. You will deliver advanced prosthetic services, provide clinical leadership, and support less experienced staff while delivering excellent patient outcomes.

This role involves upper and lower limb prosthetics with autonomy, collaboration with surgeons and therapists, and ongoing professional development in emerging technologies to advance patient