chiropodist

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Employer details North Peel Family Health Team

Job details

*Summary:* The Chiropodist will be encouraged to operate within their full scope of practice. The individual must be able to collaborate with all members of the health care team in the promotion of patient health and prevention of disease. *Accountability:* The Chiropodist reports to, and is responsible to, the Executive Director. All clinical decision making outside the scope of the Chiropodist must be done in consultation of the NPFHT Lead Physician and/or physicians of NPFHT and/or medical directives. *Authority:* Does not direct the activities of staff or a function without direction of FHT decision makers. The Chiropodist must comply with the practice standards used by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. *Roles and Responsibilities:* Core components/responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to: * In collaboration with the team members, develop and implement a foot care program specific to the needs of the FHT * Understand and collaborate with the individual clinical programs/services and other allied health practitioners provide foot care services and education as required * Assess and treat foot conditions and disorders in a timely manner * Differentiate between disorders of the foot arising from systemic or general disease and those arising from local, structural and/or functional disorders * Act as a resource to other FHT program and team members and assist with the coordination of services as required * Recognize patients having conditions beyond their scope of practice and referring to other appropriate health care professionals * Design and implement foot care plans based on presenting conditions and the patient?s individual needs, reinforcing and encouraging patient responsibility and participation in the care plan * Provide foot care education * Communicate and present foot health education in a variety of settings to patients, allied health practitioners or other individuals as needed * Ensure appropriate antiseptic techniques, safe procedures and isolation practices are maintained in the clinical setting * Maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills regarding new procedures, methods and equipment * *Interprofessional Collaboration: * * Develop and hone collaborative community relationships to facilitate patient access to services upon physician/health care team request; * Communicate ideas or concerns to the health care team. Participate in problem solving to enhance patient care * Assist in the training and development of new staff. * *Practice Environment: * * Use of personal protective equipment with all patients; * Maintain clean, orderly and well?stocked inventory of medical supplies * Assist with other related duties as required. * *Education/Experience:* * License/registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario * Post secondary education in Chiropody * Preferred completion of Bachelor of Science and Graduate Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences (Chiropody) With three (3) years of clinical experience, preferably within primary care *Skills/Abilities:* * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians, allied health practitioners and other community partners * A strong understanding of current chiropody/podiatry best practices and guidelines * Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) * Excellent communication skills in English (spoken, written, reading and comprehension) * Strong technical skills using the Microsoft Office Suite Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $38.00 per hour Expected hours: 22 ? 30 per week Benefits: * Company events * Company pension * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision care * Wellness program Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * No weekends Work Location: In person