Prosthetist and Orthotist (P&O)

The Indus Hospital; Muzaffargarh; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable medical institution in Muzaffargarh is seeking a qualified rehabilitation professional to provide orthotic and prosthetic services. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams, ensuring timely and proper fitting of devices, and supervising support personnel. Ideal candidates should have a relevant medical degree and experience in patient rehabilitation practices. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing rehabilitation services to patients.
• Knowledge of orthotic/prosthetic device specifications.
• Ability to supervise medical support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services under supervision.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient treatment.
• Ensure timely delivery and proper fitting of appliances.

Skills

Rehabilitation Services

Orthotic device fitting

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Medical Degree

Tools

Measurement and fitting tools

Prosthetic components

Job description

Job Description

• Provide Rehabilitation Services to orthopedically and neurologically impaired patients under the guidance of the Supervisor Rehab /Senior Ortho-Prosthetist/CentreManager, where required.
• Liaise with the Rehab team regarding patient (diagnosis, prescription, designing and other problems relevant to the patient) where required. Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthotic or prosthetic devices. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Examination, prescription, designing and selection of proper components for the patient.
• To take all casts and measurement required for proper fabrication and fitting.
• Modification and alignment.
• Ensure proper fitting and delivery of appliances in time (minimum possible time). Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients with in gait training areas, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort. Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices in assembling hall.
• Provide advice, training and assist the P/O Technician in relation to the operation and safety aspects of equipment and appliances. Supervise medical support personnel.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of rehabilitation practices, measurement and fitting techniques relevant to provision of orthotic and prosthetic appliances.
• Ensure delivery of services within the set timeframe at an acceptable quality in accordance with priorities developed in liaison with the Supervisor Rehab/Senior Prosthetist Orthotist /Centre Manager.
• Maintain standard quality of appliance as per guidelines of WHO and ICRC.
• Guide patient and attendant regarding use of appliance, hygiene of body and appliance where required.
• Identify physical and other relevant characteristics of the patient.
• Provide the Supervisor Rehab/Senior Prosthetist Orthotist /Centre Manager and colleagues with information and the access necessary for maintaining reliable and timely communication regarding patients, while working in the department.
• Update daily patient records (In HMIS System) pertaining changes in gait training, component issuance etc.
• Keeps standard ratio of production of devices per month (22-25 devices/month) including major & minor cases.
• Keep maintaining the flow of patients in gyms along with Physiotherapists.
• Ensure proper use of machinery, equipment and tools and should be aware of alternate ways in case of any breakdown of equipments to manage the ongoing work.
• Ensure economical use of materials with minimum wastage of materials.
• Follow and implement proper procedures, such as wearing goggles, gloves and masks to avoid any health and safety hazard while handling certain materials.
• Any other task assigned by the HOD/ Supervisor Rehab/Senior Prosthetist Orthotist /Centre Manager.
  
  

Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”