Certified Orthotist

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

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 healthcare 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, conferences, and meetings as required and provide supervision and evaluation of students and/or technicians.

The Orthotist may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio within a seven day service.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 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

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$42.39 - $46.69 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. 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.