Position: Certified Prosthetist or Prosthetic Resident (One Position), Provincial Services
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing date: February 14, 2025
Duties and responsibilities:
SaskAbilities provides professional Orthopaedic services to thousands of Saskatchewan clients each year. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our Prosthetics department in Saskatoon. The successful candidate will join a team of 2 Prosthetists and 3 Technicians to provide services for the northern half of the province. Saskatoon is a vibrant city on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. The city is known for its natural beauty, friendly community and diverse cultural offerings. Enjoy short commutes, a low cost of living and all the amenities of a big city.
Duties:
Perform patient evaluation and treatment planning related to prosthetic devices for diverse patients; paediatric to senior.
Provide education to, and discuss treatment options, with clients.
Communicate and collaborate with inter-professional heath care teams in Saskatchewan.
Design and direct the fabrication of a prosthesis to meet client needs.
Accurately document patient specific information in the patient’s medical record.
Operate hand tools and equipment required to fabricate and adjust prosthetic devices.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
Current certification in good standing with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada.
Candidates without certification that have completed an accredited Prosthetic and Orthotic program, who display an appropriate level of experience and skills and are committed to challenging national exams, may be considered for a paid resident position.
Experience:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management of a patient’s prosthetic needs including critical thinking and reasoning skills necessary to evaluate and address the needs of clients.
Skills:
Highly motivated with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Detail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent hand skills and mechanical aptitude.
Strong commitment to safe work practices and the ability to perform repetitive bending, pushing, lifting movements throughout the workday.
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
Compensation: Pay Class OCB (range of $43.42 to $52.77 per hour) plus benefit package. Professional fees and continuing education opportunities are covered by SaskAbilities.
SaskAbilities is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities. We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection. Race, colour, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions.
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