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. Collaborative 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-skilled 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 (Canada)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Canada