Manager, Prosthetic and Orthotics

Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Cambridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Toronto, Scarborough, and Vaughan). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers.

At Altum Health, we believe in providing "The Right Care. Always." by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers.

Union: Non-Union
Department: Altum Health
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Reports to: Senior Manager
Work Model: On-site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Friday; 7.5 hours per day
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: January 10, 2025

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, Altum Health the Manager - Prosthetics & Orthotics will provide operational leadership for the Prosthetics/Orthotics Service. The incumbent will support the coordination, management, and operational aspects of the Service, and will help to further its shared vision and strategic plan.

Duties

• Provide leadership in the development of the P&O and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Strategic Plan and annual business plans, which includes major goals, objectives, and initiatives. Support the operationalization of the vision and strategic plan.
• Identify service planning opportunities and preparing proposals for new services, revenue generation opportunities and additional funding.
• Provide leadership, managerial oversight and direction to staff with respect to the provision of high quality, efficient and cost-effective service delivery and manufacturing, following policies and procedures, including identification of improvements.
• With primary managerial accountability for the service, lead or participate in meetings related to the services and act as a central resource to coordinate and facilitate engagement with internal and external hospital and community partners to provide high quality integrated services.
• Partner with key Programs and Departments to develop, lead and participate in the implementation of strategic projects.
• Foster collaborative inter-departental relations with the clinical programs, in particular the Amputee Rehabilitation Service
• Manage project timelines, lead interdisciplinary project teams, provides status reports, and evaluate effectiveness of improvement activities.

Education

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelors Degree in a Regulated healthcare profession or recognized equivalent, required
• Registration in good standing with a Regulated Health Professions College in Ontario and a membership in a relevant Professional Association is required.
• Post Graduate completion of a recognized Prosthetic and Orthotic Program preferred and/or Master's degree in Health Administration or related field is preferred

Experience:

• At minimum 3-5 years of related experience
• Recent experience demonstrating hands-on manufacturing and fabrication skills of prosthetic and orthotic devices, preferred.
  
  Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
• Membership with any of the following Association's is preferred:
  • Prosthetist Certification or Orthotist Certification with the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (C.B.C.P.O.)
  • Ontario Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (O.A.P.O)
  • Canadian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (C.A.P.O)
  • American Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (A.A.P.O)
  • Membership with the International Society of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.