Certified Orthotist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Vor Ort; CAD 94.000 - 108.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, travel benefits

Defined benefit pension

Zusammenfassung

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Certified Orthotist to join the Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre team. You will provide clinical interventions for pediatric and adult patients, exercise independent clinical judgment and mentor students and residents as part of a multidisciplinary group.

The role involves clinic attendance, rounds and conference participation, with potential to cover a seven-day service portfolio within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services.

Qualifikationen

• 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 within a multi-disciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Provide a diverse range of clinical interventions for pediatric and adult populations.
• Lead clinical decisions and mentor students and residents.
• Attend clinics, rounds, conferences and meetings as required and supervise learners.

Jobbeschreibung

Req ID: 217757
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Orthotics
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Certified Orthotist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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

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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.

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