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Certified Prosthetist 

Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities  
Req Number HEA-20-00024  
Open Date 8/5/2020  
Number of Openings 1  
Department Orthotics and Prosthetics 

Work type Regular Full-time 

Grade Grade 6D ($33.63/hr to $42.12/hr) 

FTE

Posting Close Date 09/30/2020 

Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate prosthetic needs and requirements of clients (both children and adults)
  • Present opinions and rationale to clients/families and team members
  • Responsible for the design, fabrication and fitting of upper and lower extremity prostheses
  • Determine most effective prescription, assess fit of the prosthesis and adjust as needed
  • Evaluate gait and ensure functional needs of the clients are met
  • Perform all required aspects of prosthetic treatment plans
  • Initiate cost estimates for the payment of prosthetic devices from ADP and other paying/funding agencies
  • Assess and discuss manufacturing needs/componentry requirements with the technical staff
  • Interact with members of the interdisciplinary team and community providers to ensure an integrated service approach
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner
  • Provide education and instruction to the client regarding the proper care of the prosthesis and skin
  • Provide education to students, visitors and other interest groups
  • Participate in research activities undergoing in the Orthotics and Prosthetics Department
  • In partnership with clients, families and the interdisciplinary team, provides Client and Family Integrated Care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented
  • Support and respect the client/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences
  • Base practice on established policies and procedures
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and support the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for staff, clients and families
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. There may be additional duties assigned as required.

Qualifications

  • Certified Prosthetist with the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO)
  • Graduate of an Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) accredited school or equivalent
  • Certification in both Prosthetics and Orthotics will be considered a valuable asset
  • Myoelectric experience preferred
  • Experience working with children preferred
  • Ability to design and fabricate custom or one-of-a-kind prosthetic devices
  • Ability to effectively organize time and meet deadlines and to maintain schedule flexibility while ensuring quality of prosthetic services/products
  • Proven ability to effectively address sensitive/complex issues with clients and families
  • Skills related to clinical aspects of prosthetic design and working knowledge of latest prosthetic technology
  • Demonstrated skills related to the technical aspects of prosthetic design and manufacture
  • Excellence in the delivery of custom or one-of-a-kind prosthetic devices
  • Demonstrated understanding of a Family Centered Care service delivery model
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines while ensuring high quality prosthetic services/devices
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary and diverse team
  • Strong and effective organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and time-management skills
  • Promote implementation of the highest quality control standards, latest technological developments and evidence-based practices in the field to improve quality of life of clients
  • English language skills required to effectively communicate with colleagues and members of the public
  • Report writing, basic computer skills
  • Ability to effectively meet deadlines while ensuring quality of prosthetic services/products

 

 
About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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