Prosthetist- Grade 3

Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Prosthetist/Orthotist Grade 3: classification CP10 - CP13
• Permanent, Full time role with flexible ADO
• Available from 1st April, 2024
• Caulfield Hospital Prosthetics Department
• Great Staff Benefits!

DEPARTMENT
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Department in conjunction with the Amputee Unit aims to provide a full range of rehabilitation services to cater for the needs of clients with limb deficiencies, musculoskeletal and/or neuromuscular deformities. The service provides long term management and support, in partnership with local services. The service also focusses on the lifelong, evolving needs of people with amputation and prosthetic devices receiving NDIS funding.
THE ROLE
The overall objectives of this position is to provide high quality Prosthetic/Orthotic services to clientele referred to the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department. A large focus of this position will be to provide leadership to staff, including involvement in service development and quality improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment and appropriate prosthetics management of patients and clients.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of prosthetic and/or orthotic components, biomechanics, pathologies and clinical practices.
• Active involvement in triage and allocation of clinical caseload (inpatient and outpatient)
• Effectively manage a caseload in an efficient manner.
• Utilize treatment protocols for pre and post-operative amputee rehabilitation based upon Best Practice Guidelines.
• Proficient treatment of a broad range of limb deficient patients.
• Competently manage administrative duties relating to patient management including medical records, quotes/justifications and billing.
• Work and independently and autonomously as well as part of the multi-disciplinary teams' environment which strives for patient care at all times.
• Provide supervision to clinicians, technicians and students.

KEY CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrated excellence in the relevant clinical areas.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive understanding of prosthetic funding models and processes
• Strong problem solving, project management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level teaching, training and supervision to staff and students
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to principles of continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork.
• Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Essential

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics with at least 7 years clinical experience
• Current registration with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualifications in Orthotics/Prosthetics, public health, management or other relevant area.
• Experience at a senior clinical and leadership level.
• Knowledge of the public health system.
• 2+ years' experience working with NDIS participants.

STAFF BENEFITS

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Staff car parking
• Close proximity to Public Transport
• Discount Health Insurance
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives

For more information please view the position description.
For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Jim Lavranos- Manager, on 9076 6261 or 0418 944 002
Applications close at 11pm on Monday the 12th of February, 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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