09 Nov
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Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information
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St. John's
09 Nov
Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information
St. John's
Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Program Rehabilitation Technology Permanent Full time Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; 60 per hour, which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable) Posted Date 2026-10-28 This position works in the field of Prosthetics in the assessment and treatment of clients with physical and neurological disabilities, and includes the design, fabrication and fitting of suitable prostheses. The successful candidate will provide intervention to a wide range of patients in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation environments. The candidate will be required to independently manage a client caseload providing exposure to a variety of disabilities or illnesses requiring the use of all basic prosthetic skills.
Functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Prosthetist/Orthotist IIA consults with other health professionals and makes recommendations regarding the clients' overall rehabilitation program.
The successful candidate will also provide training to clinical students and interns as well as technical staff. Regularly lifts a variety of materials up to 25lbs and occasionally over 50lbs, such as lifting heavy casts and other products.
Physical effort includes constant standing to perform work tasks, being placed in awkward positions and crawling to verify the stability and safety of the client when wearing the device. Graduation from a recognized (approved) Prosthetic/Orthotic clinical program is required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
If there are no applicants meeting these qualifications, applications from Graduates of a recognized Prosthetics and Orthotics Program who are eligible to complete Residency will be considered.
📌 Prosthetist/Orthotist IIA (St. John's)
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