Overview
Orthotics Resident Jobs in Winnipeg, MB at Pan Am Clinic
Full job description
Requisition ID:355975
Position Number:20022216
Posting End Date:March 24, 2024
City:Winnipeg
Employer:Shared Health
Site:Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit:Orthotics
Job Stream:Clinical
Union:MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date:05/06/2024
FTE:1.00
Anticipated Shift:Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement:In Person
Daily Hours Worked:7.75
Annual Base Hours:2015
Salary:$29.345, $31.181, $33.018, $34.842
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Orthotics/Certified Orthotist and concurrent with extensive self teaching in preparation for the OPC exam, the incumbent assesses, measures, fabricates and fits orthoses. NOTE: The degree of supervision received and the complexity of the tasks performed are in accordance with the incumbent’s demonstrated proficiency.
Experience
Previous education and experience in the assessment, measuring and fitting of Orthoses as obtained in the OPC approved educational program required.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Complete high school education, Manitoba standards required.
Completion of an Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) accredited clinical Orthotics school program or OPC approved equivalent training and approved by OPC for entrance into an Orthotics Residency.
The ability and initiative to self teach is essential.
In addition to extensive self teaching, on-the-job training will be provided by a Certified Orthotist to prepare the incumbent for the OPC certification examination in Orthotics.
As a condition of employment, the incumbent must commit to write and pass this examination within four years from date of hire.
In addition, the incumbent must attend relevant continuing education programs in orthotics on an ongoing basis as requested by the Coordinator of Orthotics.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Acceptance into an OPC Orthotics Residency and maintenance of good standing within the Residency. Must acquire the skills and knowledge to achieve successful OPC Certification in Orthotics within 4 years from date of hire.
Qualifications and Skills
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge.
Computer literacy.
Physical Requirements
Must be in good physical and mental health.
Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination and dexterity for assessment, fabrication and fitting of orthoses.
May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
May be required to …
Title: Orthotics Resident
Company: Pan Am Clinic
Location: Winnipeg, MB
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