Orthotist Certified

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and life insurance

HOOPP pension plan

Wellness program

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion focus

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is seeking a full-time Certified Orthotist to join the Children’s Orthotics Clinic. You will work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment serving pediatric patients, contributing to innovative orthotic care and advancing technology through CAD/CAM and 3D printing.

Ideal candidates hold CBCPO certification with OPC eligibility, have graduated from an accredited Prosthetics and Orthotics program, and are committed to research and education while

Qualifications

• Orthotist certification with CBCPO and OPC eligibility.
• Graduate of an accredited Prosthetics and Orthotics program.
• Eligibility for ADP authorizer status and Ontario regulation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with diverse pediatric patients.
• Use scanning technology and CAD software for shape capture.
• Participate in research opportunities.
• Travel for educational purposes to maintain best practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists across clinics and units.

Skills

Orthotics certification

Research focus

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited College in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Scanning technology

Job description

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

The Children's Orthotics Clinic At SickKids Hospital Is Offering a Full-time Certified Orthotist Position. We Are Looking For An Enthusiastic Individual Who Enjoys Working In a Multidisciplinary Fast-paced Environment. The Children's Orthotics Clinic Supports Acute And Ambulatory Care At SickKids As Well As Outpatient Care In Our Community. Here At SickKids, You Have The Opportunity To Gain Experience With a Diverse Range Of Pediatric Patients Which Includes

• Helmet therapy for positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly and craniosynostosis
• Lower Extremity Orthoses for a variety of different pediatric populations
• Spinal Bracing for Scoliosis and trauma management
• Orthoses for hypertrophic scar management
• Inpatient care (post-operative and trauma)

The Children's Orthotics Clinic places high value on improving best practices for orthotic management and leading our field into the future of technology by utilizing scanning technology, CAD/CAM and currently developing 3D printing practices.

This is an exciting time to work at Sick Kids as a state-of-the-art facility will be constructed in the near future combined with our ongoing initiatives to improve best practices for our field and improve the lives of our patients.

Our team at the Children's Orthotics Clinic are not only dedicated to our patients but also dedicated to creating a workplace environment that allows innovation and collaboration to thrive.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Gain experience working with a diverse range of pediatric patients with unique and complex needs
• Utilize scanning technology and CAD software for shape capture and digital rectification
• Participate in research opportunities
• Travel for educational purposes to maintain best practice guidelines within our field
• Contribute to the educational team delivering the Clinical Methods spinal course for George Brown College
• Collaborate directly with physicians, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists within a variety of outpatient clinics and inpatient units.

Here's What You'll Need

• Orthotist certification in good standing with the Canadian Board of Certification of Prosthetics and Orthotics (CBCPO) and eligibility for ADP authorizer status
• Credentials must be in accordance with Ontario legislation
• Must have graduated from an accredited College in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
• Must be certified through OPC to practice in Canada.
• Demonstrated commitment to research and training as well as continuing education are preferred
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• This position is eligible to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). You can learn more about HOOPP's plan features by reviewing The HOOPP Handbook.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

Full Time ' 1.00FTE

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

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