Certified Orthotist - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

Description:

As a Certified Orthotist, you will provide specialized care to patients with medical conditions of the neuromuscular-skeletal structure of the body by evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, fitting and aligning orthotic devices.

You will instruct the client/patient on the proper use and manipulation of the orthoses in activities of daily living and refer clients/patients to private clinics when needed.

You will provide training and educational programs to health care professionals, interns, students and external organizations.

Classification: Certified Orthotist
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Glenrose Orthotics Service
Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.

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Posting End Date: 21-FEB-2024

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 04-MAR-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $42.69
Maximum Salary: $56.80
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Actively Certified or in pursuit of certification with Orthotics and Prosthetics Canada (OPC). Able to lift up to 50lbs on an occasional basis. Able to kneel, bend and carry up to 15 lbs on occasional basis. Ability to tolerate standing/walking for the majority of the day. Comfort and familiarity with the use of hand tools and power tools is required. Familiarity with digital shape capture and design programs required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a public health context is preferred. Previous experience with electronic documentation preferred (Connect Care) Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Access, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint).