Certified Pedorthist - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Req : 222029
Location:
Central Zone,Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Pedorthics
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Jul-26
About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Pedorthist is responsible for a complex clinical caseload including timely assessment, design, fabrication, and fit of foot inserts, custom pedorthic devices, and/or special shoes for people requiring support or correction due to musculoskeletal damage, disease, or deformity. The Pedorthist contributes to multiple teams and works within the Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics area of the Assistive Technology Department, providing pedorthic care to both admitted (inpatient) and community dwelling (outpatient) individuals.
The Pedorthist ensures the provision of quality pedorthic devices for patients with diverse needs, documents findings, and introduces new technology as it becomes available. The Pedorthist assists in training and development of apprentice and junior staff and is involved in implementing quality assurance guidelines and participating on various committees.
About You
Diploma in Pedorthic studies
Certification with College of Pedorthics of Canada
- C.Ped (C)
Certified Practicing Member in Good standing of the Pedorthic Association of Canada
1-3 years' employment in pedorthics, including assessment, fabrication, dispensing, shoe fitting and shoe modifications
Experience working in a hospital setting an asset
Experience fitting diabetic and customised shoes
Demonstrate strong decision and problem solving skills
Knowledge of safe work practices and excellent technical skills using power tools
Ability to establish therapeutic and collaborative relationships with patients and members of the health care team
Understanding of and commitment to the protection of patients’ personal health information and associated hospital policies and procedures
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate creativity and use of unique and innovative solutions to provide individual treatment for patients
Demonstrate strong computer skills in data entry and electronic communication
Familiarity with insurance coverage issues is an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Full Time Long Assignment; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Approximately 12 month term
Compensation and Benefits
$36.56 - $46.63 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
EEO Statement
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2
SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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