Prosthetist - Upper Limb Specialist (Australia)

Prosthetist - Upper Limb Specialist (Australia)

08 Oct
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Össur
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Australia

08 Oct

Össur

Australia

Create Solutions That Change Lives ForMotion Clinic Australia is seeking a Prosthetist with Upper limb focus to join our team.
This role is suited to an advanced clinician who combines strong prosthetic knowledge and clinical independence with a passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for people living with limb difference.
About the Role
As an experienced Prosthetist, you are responsible for delivering advanced prosthetic services that support clients in achieving their identified goals and outcomes, while providing clinical leadership and professional expertise across the organisation.
Responsibilities at this level are performed with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgement.
The clinician is expected to provide clinical leadership, advanced decision-making and support to less experienced clinicians while contributing to high-quality patient outcomes and service excellence.
While the role has a significant upper limb focus, the successful applicant will also contribute to the assessment, prescription and management of lower limb prosthetic patients, supporting a diverse and rewarding clinical caseload across our service.
This is an exciting opportunity to further develop specialised upper limb expertise while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary workplace that supports innovation, learning and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver assessment, prescription, fitting and review services across upper and lower limb prosthetic caseloads
Manage complex congenital, traumatic and acquired limb difference presentations
Provide upper limb prosthetic assessment and rehabilitation services, including body-powered, myoelectric and emerging prosthetic technologies
Maintain broad clinical involvement in lower limb prosthetic management and rehabilitation
Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, rehabilitation physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes




Apply advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving to complex prosthetic presentations
Support the evaluation and implementation of emerging prosthetic technologies and clinical approaches
Mentor and support graduate and early career clinicians through knowledge sharing and clinical guidance
Contribute to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
Build strong professional relationships with referrers, hospitals, rehabilitation services and funding bodies
Participate in professional development, education and knowledge-sharing activities across the organisation
Uphold ForMotion values and competencies.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics from an Australian university or equivalent recognised qualification
Eligible for, or holding current Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) membership
Demonstrated prosthetic clinical experience across a broad range of patient presentations
Experience managing upper limb prosthetic patients or a strong commitment to developing advanced expertise in this area
Strong understanding of upper limb assessment, component selection and rehabilitation principles
Ability to independently manage a complex clinical caseload
Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-informed practice
Current driver's licence.
Why Join Formotion Clinic?
Free healthy lunches in the office every day
One extra paid leave day off each year




Paid time to volunteer for causes you care about
Health and wellbeing programs
Structured training and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced Prosthetists and Technicians
Exposure to a wide range of prosthetic technologies and clinical presentations
Supportive team culture focused on learning and collaboration
Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing organisation
Access to professional development and industry events.
You'll be part of a team that's passionate, welcoming, and proud of the difference we make every day.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace and appreciate individuals from diverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, physical abilities, and bodies.
Our hiring decisions are based solely on skill, qualifications, and merit.
ForMotion is a global network of Orthotic & Prosthetic patient care clinics providing exceptional care through award-winning mobility solutions and world-class healthcare professionals.
Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
We want to have the best available individual in every job.
Embla Medical's equal opportunity policy prohibits all discrimination (based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, military service, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by local laws around the world).
Embla Medical is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.
This commitment applies to all individuals involved in the operations of Embla Medical and prohibits discrimination by any employee of Embla Medical, including supervisors and co-workers.
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📌 Prosthetist - Upper Limb Specialist (Australia)
🏢 Össur
📍 Australia

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