Develop orthotic clinical skills at Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII while supporting patient mobility and physical function under supervision.

As a clinical resident, you participate as a learner member of the clinical health team. You support orthotic care for inpatients and outpatients while learning evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, implementation, and maintenance. Team-oriented practice supports patients pursuing their orthotic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide orthotic care to inpatients and outpatients
- Support evaluation and orthotic treatment planning
- Learn individualized orthosis design and custom fabrication
- Assist with orthosis implementation and maintenance
- Collaborate with inter-professional healthcare teams

Requirements:

- Two-year diploma from an OPC-approved clinical program
- Immediate OPC residency or internship registration
- Experience with physical and cognitive impairments
- Manual dexterity, problem-solving, and computer skills
- Understanding of privacy and infection control procedures

Build supervised orthotic practice while developing clinical, fabrication, and patient-support skills at Nova Scotia Health.

📌 Orthotic Clinical Resident Nova Scotia (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality