Prostheses and orthoses are externally applied devices worn on the body to either replace a body segment (prosthesis) or support a body segment (orthosis). The prosthetist/orthotist is a highly skilled and specialised professional who is involved in the assessment, prescription, manufacture, fitting and maintenance of these devices. They are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team and play a vital role in helping to prevent or correct deformity, prevent injury and keeping the patient as mobile as possible to ensure they can live life to their fullest potential.
73Headcount
27.6Work hours per week
36.1Years average age
3.4%Aboriginal workforce target
Demand is expected to grow 1.5% (low demand scenario) to 1.7% (high demand scenario).
Workforce modelling indicates the need to grow the NSW orthotics and prosthetics workforce by around 6 new professionals per annum to meet community need in 2040 across both demand scenarios.
43Headcount
27.3Work hours per week
40Years average age
46.5%Female
9.6%Aged 60+
0%Aboriginal
38Headcount
24.2Work hours per week
41.7Years average age
7.7%Aged 60+
0Headcount
0Work hours per week
0Years average age
0%Aged 60+
The geographic distribution of the public workforce by local health district/network, by facility and per 100,000 population.
0 1-25 26-50 51-75 76-100 100+
0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+
