Pedorthist - $5,000 signing bonus + Relocation Assistance!
About The Position
Lifemark is hiring a Pedorthist! Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through movement. Pedorthists are integral in supporting the physical and psycho-social recovery of our clients, to empower people to live their lives to the fullest by helping them alleviate their foot pain. To continue to help our clients do more in life, work, and play. We believe when you move better, you feel better. This is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a Pedorthist who shares this same philosophy. If you’re a clinician who thrives in a dynamic outpatient clinic and is passionate about helping our clients get back to meaningful activities of daily living, then you belong here!
Requirements
- Valid Canadian Certified Pedorthist designation
- Ability to confidently perform biomechanical assessment of lower limb anatomy, muscle, and joint function
- Ability to determine optimal treatment plans and select appropriate foot orthoses/other pedorthic footwear
- Ability to complete clinical fitting and modification of footwear, and design, manufacture, and modify foot appliances
- Experience working in a clinical retail setting
- Ability to be autonomous; working both independently and as part of the team
Responsibilities
- Keeping up to date with industry knowledge and reviewing cases with peers
- Preparing assessment rooms and completing patient assessments
- Checking appointments and reviewing client files/documentation
- Conducting biomechanical assessments and casting/molding/scanning lower limbs for orthotics
- Engaging with new clients and reviewing services, products, and fees
- Discussing treatments, preparing treatment plans, and making referrals
- Producing custom orthotics, completing orthotic/shoe modifications, bracing and compression clinical fittings
- Educating clients on topics such as safe body mechanics, cognitive behavioral strategies, and functional tolerance activities
- Supporting return-to-work programs (job coaching, accommodation recommendations)
- Utilizing e-charting software to document treatment sessions; submitting reports to stakeholders in a timely manner
- Participating in case conferences and case management
- Collaborating with the inter-professional team at your clinic
- Managing caseload in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- $5,000 Signing bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent benefits program for permanent full-time employees
- 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid vacation days for permanent employees
- Annual continuing education allowance of $1,500.00 (full-time)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pathways for both clinical and corporate leadership
- Administrative team to facilitate paperwork, booking, billing, and online scheduling
- Mentorship opportunities for personal and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
