​​​​​​Senior Prosthetist/Orthotist - Camberwell, Australia - The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Ltd. (AOPA)

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​​​​​​​Senior Prosthetist/Orthotist - OPSA, SA

Senior Prosthetist/Orthotist - OPSA, SA

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Orthotics and Prosthetics SA – Rehabilitation

2 Prosthetist Orthotist positions available:

Orthotics and Prosthetics SA (OPSA) are looking for an enthusiastic experienced clinical leader and an experienced clinician to join our diverse and patient-centric team (2 positions available).

OPSA provides comprehensive treatment for people with limb difference or amputation, and for all orthotic needs. OPSA is a progressive and innovative clinical service provider, committed to helping our clients gain improved quality of life. We are part of a multidisciplinary service within Southern Adelaide Local Health Network providing excellence of care in acute hospital setting, rehabilitation care, outpatient and outreach services, and ongoing clinical services to clients both private and public. OPSA provides high quality and person-centred clinical management for clients with limb deficiencies of all levels, and musculoskeletal and neuromuscular deformities, ranging from high-risk foot orthotic management to myoelectric and bionic limbs. OPSA is a dual stream practise with on-site manufacturing workshop, catering for upper and lower limb specialties, caring for paediatric and adult clients.

AHP3 Senior Prosthetist Orthotist - Ongoing - Full Time

About the Role:

This is a Permanent Full-Time position at 75 hours per fortnight within OPSA.

You will be responsible for coordinating and leading the prosthetic and orthotic team to deliver high quality orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and provide clinical supervision and skill development of clinical and technical staff. You will facilitate the uptake and integration of digital processes into the workstream. You will demonstrate initiative and a can-do attitude, be excited about maximizing the possibilities of OPSA's services, and have strong lateral thinking and problem-solving skills. You will work collaboratively with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

AHP1/AHP2 Clinical Prosthetist Orthotist -Ongoing Full Time and Fixed Term 12 month position

About the Role:

This is a Permanent Full-Time position at 75 hours per fortnight within OPSA, and a 12-month fixed term position is available.

The Clinical Prosthetist Orthotist will provide high quality O&P services to clients referred to OPSA. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will provide a responsive service that works to meet each client's identified goals. The position has a role in supervising AHP1 clinicians and technical staff and providing clinical teaching to undergraduate O&P students.

Key Responsibilities:

Your skills and experience:

The ongoing permanent role is a single vacancy, with two possible appointment classifications, AHP3 or AHP2. The successful applicants will be appointed in the position appropriate to their skills, qualifications, and experience.

The fixed term 12-month role is a single vacancy at AHP2 classification.

Please see the attached Role Description's for additional information about the specific requirements and duties for each classification.

Attachments:

For further information regarding this role, contact: Sally Cavenett, Director, on or

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Friday 4th February 2024

Please attach your resume and cover letter within application addressing the essential and desirable requirements of the role description.

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