Orthotist / Prosthetist

Description

Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to improve function impacted by illness, disability or amputation.

Description

This unit group covers Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Orthotists / Prosthetists, and Osteopaths.

Tasks include

• Assesses clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
• Administers muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Assesses clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommends appropriate assistive technologies to maximise their performance
• Develops individual orthotic/prosthetic service plans, considering relevant material science, biomechanics and anatomical factors
• Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to meet clients' needs, including their functional, emotional, psychological and developmental goals
• Provides gait training, education and continual monitoring, assessment and evaluation of orthoses and prostheses and treatments
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals in overall case management, including team consultation as required, about clients' challenges, needs and progress
• Adjusts and modifies orthoses and prostheses to accommodate minor changes to clients' neuromuscular and skeletal systems
• Maintains accurate records of client assessments, device specifications and adjustments