Certified Orthotist

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health in Central Zone is seeking a Certified Orthotist to deliver a broad range of clinical interventions for pediatric and adult populations within the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services. The role emphasizes autonomous practice, clinical leadership in complex cases, and mentorship of students and residents.

The ideal candidate holds an Orthotics Prosthetics Canada certification, with 1–3 years of hospital experience, and demonstrates strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold title of Certified Orthotist from Orthotics Prosthetics Canada.
• 1-3 years of professional experience, ideally in a hospital setting, preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Privacy legislation and commitment to patient confidentiality.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide a diverse range of clinical interventions for pediatric and adult patients.
• Provide clinical leadership in complex cases and mentor students/residents/interns.
• Attend clinics, rounds, conferences, and meetings; supervise and evaluate learners.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services.

Education

Certified Orthotist - Orthotics Prosthetics Canada

Job description

Certified Orthotist - Assistive Technology - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Assistive Technology, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team the Certified Orthotist provides a diverse range of clinical interventions to a pediatric and adult population. Essential components of this position include a high degree of expertise in decision-making, creativity, interpersonal skills and professional development. The Certified Orthotist provides clinical leadership particularly in complex cases and has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidence informed care. The dynamic environment requires the Certified Orthotist to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with other health care professionals to solve challenging clinical issues. The Certified Orthotist supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The Certified Orthotist will attend clinics, rounds, conference and meetings as required and provide supervision and evaluation of students and/or residents and interns.

The Orthotist may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio within a seven-day service.

About You

• Must hold title of Certified Orthotist from Orthotics Prosthetics Canada
• 1-3 years of professional experience, ideally in a hospital setting, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently
• Excellent communication, observation and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyze assessment data and identify treatment needs focusing on a patient-centered approach
• Understanding of Privacy legislation and commitment to the protection of personal health information
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$48.33 - $55.62 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.