Newest SoleMate: Canadian Certified Pedorthist (Full-Time)

We’re Soles in Motion, a multidisciplinary clinic in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a dedicated team committed to sharing their knowledge and expertise to help clients with their mobility and activity levels.

We’re currently looking for a professional, enthusiastic, dedicated Sole to join our amazing team.

Job Description

Have you been in the orthotic business for a while? Are you looking to collaborate with a team of pros that are reliable, reputable and hyper-focused on going above and beyond to provide the solutions to help their clients maintain performance, activity and mobility?

Or are you a recent Pedorthic grad looking to get your feet wet (pun intended!) in the industry in a growing, active and dynamic business that is situated in the Halifax Regional Municipality?

Joining Soles in Motion means you need to be a doer, an organizer, proactive and enthusiastic. We move at a pretty quick pace and work to go above and beyond for our clients. As our in-house Pedorthist, you’ll need to create relationships with clients, practitioners and the in-store retail team to provide a comprehensive approach to client support and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing patients’ feet and lower legs by reviewing functional anatomy using range of motion, strength and functional tests
• Performing gait assessments
• Providing information and education to patients about their foot or lower limb conditions and recommending a personalized treatment plan
• Recommending and designing custom-made foot orthotics or over-the-counter devices
• Recommending appropriate footwear depending on client’s foot type and issues
• Modifying patients’ footwear to accommodate problem areas and biomechanical needs

The Experience:

• Canadian Pedorthist Certification (required)
• 3-5 year experience preferred, but recent grads will be seriously considered
• 2 – 3 years of client/patient experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Proven ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize
• Previous experience in a family-owned retail business preferred

The Goods:

• A professional who likes to work with a team of experienced staff
• Relationship builder who treats our clients, partners and teammates with equal respect and consideration
• Possesses and values a healthy lifestyle
• A flexible and approachable person who is kind and generous with their knowledge and patience
• Detailed focused
• Prides themselves on being positive, with a CanDo attitude
• Recognizes the culture that exists in small, locally run businesses and thrives in it
• Designs orthotics through 3D scanning technology, slipper casting and/or foam impression technic
• Soles uses off-site lab services but have a small lab on-site for adjustments and modifications
• Soles in Motion offers a full retail footwear store with experienced sales staff
• Soles in Motion has bracing specialists for braces, supports, compression and medical devices to compliment the multi-disciplinary aspect of the clinic/store

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits and opportunities for incentives. It certainly helps if you love your career. Please send a resume AND cover letter to jennifer@solesinmotion.ca Make sure the subject line reads: SIM’s New Pedorthist.

We thank everyone for their interest, truly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.