Orthotist/Prosthetist - Grade 2
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350
$45.66 to $50.69 per hour + salary packaging & super | Prosthetists / Orthotist Grade 2
Permanent Part Time | 32 hours per week (future opportunity for fulltime work)
About the role
Applications are invited to fill a Grade 2 clinical position in the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department, Grampians Health in Ballarat. Prosthetic and Orthotic Services (at the Queen Elizabeth Centre) is a vibrant, busy service in a large regional health network. The service boasts a purpose-built facility, in the sub-acute service setting, that operates as an integral part of a progressive rehabilitation service. The P&O department provides service to all age groups, for inpatients and outpatients. We provide a complete Prosthetic and Orthotic service from Acute Inpatient to ongoing Outpatient treatment for compensable clients (TAC, W/C and NDIS).
The orthotic service offers a wide range of custom-made and prefabricated orthoses. The Grade 2 position includes exposure to multiple key clinical service areas, including Prosthetic and Orthotic inpatients on Acute and Rehabilitation wards; Paediatric and Adult Outpatient Orthotics (private and public) including in the High-Risk Foot Clinic and the DDH clinic; and interim and definitive Prosthetic management.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialised assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy for patients.
- Ensure smooth patient transitions and continuity of care.
- Participate in performance reviews, quality improvement activities, and professional development.
- Maintain effective communication within the team and with external organisations.
- Manage clinical information and documentation standards.
- Contribute to service development and strategic planning.
Skills & Experience
- Practising member of Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA).
- Current driver’s licence
- Sound knowledge and experience in assessment, treatment and management options for patients with a variety of diagnoses.
- Ability to cooperate and work well with others in the pursuit of team goals
- Demonstrated ability to develop and empower others through supervision, modelling and training
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact David Butler on 0427 007 753 for a confidential discussion.
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We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
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About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
