Athletic Therapist/Orthopedic Tech

Position Overview

Technical Skills:
Demonstrates cooperation by offering assistance to other Minor Injury Clinic Staff.
Applies plaster and fiberglass casts under the direction of the Physician.
Removes, adjusts and trims plaster and fiberglass casts as directed by the Physician.
Makes plaster and fiberglass splints as required.
Applies bandages and slings as required.
Removes sutures, staples and pins related to external fixation as directed by the Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Applies ankle and knee orthopaedic braces as directed by physician.
Dispenses crutches and instruction of crutch walking as required.

Patient Care
Demonstrates awareness of and provides care in a manner consistent with Pan Am Clinic- Minor Injury Clinic Values.
Conduct full and complete biomechanical assessment as needed related to orthopedic injuries.
Provide information and education specific to the patient on reconditioning and rehabilitation based on assessment.
Provide biomechanical approaches to reduce the impact chronic musculoskeletal conditions on the activities of daily living and prevent further injury. 
Provide patients with instruction on supportive taping for injury for activities of daily living and return to sport. 
Consult with the medical team when a course of treatment may be ineffective or inappropriate for the current condition of the patient. 

Communication & Organizational Skills:
Maintains general tidiness of the Cast Room.
Demonstrates the primary goal of patient satisfaction through interacting positively with patients, families and related health care providers in a respectful, courteous, confidential and caring manner.
Provides recommendations for ordering of equipment and supplies to the Charge Technician.
Maintains required statistical information as required.
Documents on the interdisciplinary progress notes utilizing the focus charting guidelines.
Completes critical skill care of wounds and dressing changes with adherence to infection control standards under the Pan Am Clinic Infection Control Policies.
Reports all missing/broken equipment and/or needed repairs to the Charge Technician.
Ensures fiscal restraint in the use and ordering of supplies.
Assists with the preventative maintenance program for related equipment.
Participates in providing in service education to staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Proficiency in evaluation, rehabilitation and education of orthopedic musculoskeletal injuries.
• Clinical experience with a variety of patient populations.
• Acute Care proficiency.
• Advance taping, bandaging and splinting experience.
• Familiarity and experience with a variety of “soft goods” applications, adjustments and maintenance.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Certified with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.
• Member in good standing with both the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, required and Manitoba Athletic Therapists Association is preferred.
• Registered member of the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists- Certified or currently working towards certification.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• CATA, CSOT
• Current CPR Certificate

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent patient rapport.
• Ability to assist in the supervision and education of medical therapy, nursing and other students.
• Team concept skills in a multidisciplinary medical environment.
• Able to assist the Minor Injury Clinic physician as directed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time and do heavy lifting.