Certified Orthotist - Assistive Technology - Rehabilitation Supportive Care Services 113371
Certified Orthotist - Assistive Technology - Rehabilitation Supportive Care Services 113371
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Job Description
Req ID: 113371
Location: Central Zone Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre QEII
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Orthotics
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT 100 x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
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 multidisciplinary team theCertified Orthotistprovides a diverse range of clinical interventions to a pediatric and adult population. Essential components of this position include a high degree of expertise in decisionmaking creativity interpersonal skills and professional development. TheCertified Orthotistprovides clinical leadership particularly in complex cases and has the knowledge skill and judgment needed to provide competent evidence informed care. The dynamic environment requires theCertified Orthotistto work autonomously as well as collaboratively with other health care professionalsto solve challenging clinical issues. TheCertified Orthotistsupports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. TheCertified Orthotistwill attend clinics rounds conference 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
- 13 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 multidisciplinary team setting
- Demonstrated ability to critically analyze assessment data and identify treatment needs focusing on a patientcentered 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 Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$46.00 $51.65 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel longterm disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve 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 selfidentify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and selfidentify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
