Clinical Specialist-Orthotics/Prosthetics

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Responsible for providing specialized clinical skills on orthotics and prosthetics including assessment, intervention and outcome measure in line with standards of clinical practice, policies and procedures and accrediting bodies. Determine and implement the specific clinical needs related to orthotic/prosthetic and assess the effectiveness of the orthoses/prostheses in terms of functional and safety.

·  Modify and correct pre-fabricated orthoses/prostheses whenever indicated. Instruct and educate the patient for care of the appropriate, safe use and maintenance of the fabricated othoses/prostheses. Identify the patient needs to be referred to another facility or specialized centers whenever indicated. Report any deficiency in support of materials and equipment to unit supervisor.

·  Maintain regular statistical data as per department regulations and attend team/staff meetings as per scheduled. Take action role in promoting continuing education within the department. Liaise with other rehabilitation team members (i.e. Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist., Nurse, Physician) to discuss patient’s needs and plan of care whenever indicated.

· Oversee written notes, including initial assessment, plan of care, follow up progress notes in line with the established clinical standards of practice. Provide a written discharge summary upon patient's discharge.  Provide key input in the development of orthotics/prosthetics guidelines, protocol and other programs in the specialty area including the continuous team in-service program.

·  Review and update clinical standards of practice in specialty area ensuring alignment with national and international regulations and liaise with the Quality Management Specialist to develop and monitor clinical indicators for specialty area to ensure correct delivery of care. Promote professional communication with colleagues inside and outside the Kingdom aiming to promote evidence base practice. Coordinate workload in defined clinical area.

·  Comply with the Health Information System procedures utilizing appropriate methods of operation and technical requirements as appropriate.

·  Coordinate and contribute to the following required departmental activities: (i) Audit Processes, Quality Improvements and Emergency Training; (ii) Departmental team meetings, senior team meetings and ward rounds/ward meetings; (iii) Staff management related issues (e.g. monthly peer audit, performance evaluation and training) as required.

·  Develop and implement training modules for SCDP training in defined clinical area (including the design and coordination of training programs in the specialty area for assigned staff) and provide professional consultative guidance for team members with regard to professional development. Prepare and submit statistical reports detailing analyzed data for review and feedback.

·  Ensure safe and efficient working equipment, reporting faults and problems through the appropriate channels.

·  Perform other job-related duties.

·   Health Information System

·   Area specific equipment

·  Work-stream leads

·   All involved internal disciplines (clinical and non)

·   Patients and their family members

·  Expected to make some operational decisions and to provide guidance, advice to support staff on work related matters

·  Working with physically challenged/ immobile patients and other challenging cases

·  Dealing with patients and their families

·  Great deal of detail and accuracy on measurements and lay-out work to meet patient’s needs

·  Physical Endurance

·  Psychological strains

·  Coverage during emergencies, disasters, other unplanned unprecedented occasions

·  Occasional overtime, on call, weekend, holidays work might be required

·   Safe Practices related to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

·  Operating in safe manner to reduce risk of injuries

Bachelor Degree in Prosthetics/Orthotics or other rehabilitation related degree with major in Prosthetics/Orthotics   from an accredited institution – Essential

Post graduate education/accredited certifications in specialty area – Essential

Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

Work Experience: Minimum of 5 (five) years’ position-related practical experience, 2 (two) years of which in area of specialization – Essential

English Language: Level – I – Essential

Prosthetics/Orthotics