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SalaryNovita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential. Novita's approach is motivated by our core values and relates to staff work behaviors demonstrating the “I CARE” model: Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Novita Orthotist & Prosthetist you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a responsive client and family-centred clinical orthotic & prosthetic service. You will be working across metropolitan and regional South Australia with children and adults to facilitate our client's ability to reach their full potential and independence. The vision of Novita is to be the pre-eminent provider of innovative services that fosters ability and inspires people to achieve their best through continued research and development. Novita uses CAD CAM design and continues to work closely to be on the cutting edge, adopting the latest technology.
Position is a Full Time Position based at Novita Tech Thebarton.
Orthotist & Prosthetist is responsible for:
- Managing clinical caseload involving the assessment, planning, measurement, design, manufacturing, modification, fitting and review of the appropriate Orthotic or Prosthetic device
- Selecting, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of support solutions and their ability to meet goals and objectives in line with organisational practice standards.
- Designing and implementing support solutions under the guidance of experienced clinical staff based on evidence-based practice.
- Encouraging client and family participation in program evaluation to ensure that services are relevant to the individual family's needs and priorities.
- Integrating Orthotic and Prosthetic services with other Novita services to support a multi-disciplinary approach and liaising with and engaging in decision making, client reviews, planning sessions, program conferences and other appropriate meetings.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications which are acceptable for membership to the Australian Orthotics and Prosthetics Association
- Registration with the Australian Orthotics and Prosthetics Association
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field (DESIRABLE ONLY)
- Ability to collaborate with individuals, families and therapists
- Ability to work with people with disabilities and liaise effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Highly motivated with excellent organisation, communication, problem solving and time-management skills
- Valid driving licence
- NDIS worker screening, DHS Working with Children and Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Fully vaccinated from COVID-19 (Novita mandate).
Total remuneration package includes base salary, annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5,000. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
Apply Now and make a difference!
This is your opportunity to become a key member of Novita's team and to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disability. For further information contact Mark Stewart, General Manager Novita Tech on 82438261. Please note: once you have submitted an application you will be able to view the within our Novita Careers Portal (profile setup required).
Applications close at 5pm on 12th January 2024
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.
