Prosthetist/orthotist Grade 2

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Austin Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Austin Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Community Services, Health and Allied Health, Other, Medical, Nursing, Aged Care

Reference: 47179

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and experienced **Orthotist / Prosthetist** to join our **Orthotics and Prosthetics department. The role is for a Grade 2 Orthotist / Prosthetist, Full time, fixed term (29 May 2023 to 10 Dec 2023). **Job share or part time employment will be considered for suitable applicants. This position will have responsibilities related to fracture and musculoskeletal orthotic management as well as offering the opportunity to work in both orthotic and prosthetic outpatient services.

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Department has a strong focus on positive patient outcomes, professional development and effective practices, to deliver high quality and timely service, both clinically and technically, to the inpatients and outpatients across Austin Health's three campuses and the community. Wea re actively involved in quality and education inititiatives, and work with other Allied Health professionals to deliver a high standard of treatment across a large range of pathologies.

**To be successful in this role you must demonstrate the following knowledge and skills**:

- Masters of Clinical Prosthetic and Orthotics (or Bachelor equivalent)
- Eligible for AOPA membership with certification as an Orthotist / Prosthetist via CPD program fulfilment
- 5 years of relevant clinical experience
- Demonstrated high levels of specialist knowledge and clinical skills in an area of clinical practice relevant to Austin Health (Orthopaedic / musculoskelatal orthotic management)
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice and ability to translate this in to practice
- High level interpersonal skills that promote team development and engagement, and a proven ability to relate to people at all levels within an organisation
- Demonstrated research or quality improvement project work, including knowledge and skills in benchmarking and data analysis
- High level written and verbal skills
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrated history of and commitment to ongoing professional development and specialisation
- Working knowledge of external funding streams such as NDIS, TAC, Work Cover and SWEP.

**Our benefits**:
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and specials on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

**Inclusion at Austin**:
**Work with us**

For more information contact Louise Baxter (mon-Wed & Fri) on 94907666



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