Certified Orthotist

Orthotics Prosthetics Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full-Time Certified Orthotist for an 18-month temporary position. In this role, you will provide essential orthotic care to children, youth, and adults, enhancing their mobility and independence. Your responsibilities will include assessing, designing, fabricating, and fitting custom orthotic devices while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of clients within a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to diversity and equity.

Qualifications

• Certified Orthotist with experience in pediatric orthotics.
• Strong skills in designing and fabricating custom orthotic devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthotic care to clients of all ages.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for client-centered care.

Skills

Assessing orthotic needs

Designing orthotic devices

Fabricating orthotic devices

Fitting and adjusting orthotic devices

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Orthotist certification from Orthotics Prosthetics Canada

Two years of experience in pediatric orthotics

Tools

Digital technology processes

Job description

Holland Bloorview is seeking a Full-Time Certified Orthotist for an 18-month temporary position.

The Orthotic/Prosthetic department provides services to pediatric and adult clients requiring orthotic and prosthetic devices to enhance mobility, function, and independence. As a Certified Orthotist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive orthotic care to children, youth, and adults. This role involves assessing, designing, fabricating, fitting, and maintaining custom orthotic devices to maximize patient function and mobility. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential to ensure client-centered, goal-directed, and evidence-based care.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital aims to create a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexities, illnesses, and injuries. Our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030.

To learn more about Holland Bloorview, watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). We encourage applications from Black individuals, racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who can contribute to diversifying our community. Holland Bloorview values fair assessment and considers diverse backgrounds and experiences.

For more information about this opportunity, visit our Working with Us page. To learn more about our Orthotics and Prosthetics services, visit this link.

Interested applicants can apply directly through this link.

Qualifications:

1. Orthotist certified from Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC).
2. A minimum of two years of experience in pediatric orthotics or a related healthcare setting.
3. Strong knowledge and skills in assessing, designing, fabricating, fitting, and adjusting orthotic devices.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
5. Ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced environment.
6. Commitment to high-quality care and supporting rehabilitation for children and youth.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in pediatric orthotic care.
2. Advanced training or certifications in specific orthotic areas.
3. Knowledge of digital technology processes.
4. Bilingual in English and French is an asset.