Certified Orthotist

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Certified Orthotist to join their team at the Kelowna General Hospital. This temporary position involves designing and fitting orthoses to enhance clients' functionality and quality of life. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, consulting with health care providers, and staying updated with current orthotic technology. Ideal candidates will have completed an Orthotics Program, possess certification from the CBCPO, and have recent experience in a rehabilitation setting. Enjoy competitive salary and great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Reimbursement for eligible registration fees

Employer-paid benefits

Employer-matched pension contributions

Education and development opportunities

Consistent schedule

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized Orthotics Program and two years of recent experience in a rehabilitation setting.
• Certification from the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

Responsibilities

• Design and fit orthoses to help clients function better.
• Receive referrals and assess clients’ needs.
• Consult with interdisciplinary team members and health care providers.

Skills

Designing and fitting orthoses

Assessing clients’ needs

Consulting with health care providers

Knowledge of orthotic technology

Education

Completion of recognized Orthotics Program

Certification in Orthotics from CBCPO

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring for a relief (temporary) part time (0.49fte) Certified Orthotist at the Kelowna General Hospital. This position is expected to run until the return of the current incumbent. This position covers acute care and outpatients. Shift times are 08:00-16:00 on a rotating schedule of week 1: Monday, Thursday, and Friday and week 2: Monday and Friday.

What we offer?

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to the defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability

About the position

This position designs and fits orthoses to enable clients to function better and improve their quality of life. Duties include receiving referrals, assessing clients’ needs, designing and/or selecting appropriate orthoses, fitting and adjusting orthoses, examining and evaluating existing orthoses and making recommendations for repair/replacement. The Orthotist consults with interdisciplinary team members, other health care providers and suppliers, promotes orthotic services, and maintains knowledge of current trends and new technology in the field of orthotics.

About us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well‑being of everybody in our region.

About this location

Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world‑class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!

Qualfications

Completion of recognized Orthotics Program and two years’ recent experience in a rehabilitation health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certification in Orthotics from the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO) and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO).