Chiropodist/ Podiatrist

The Rexdale Community Health Centre (the “Centre) is a multi-service Centre providing an important array of primary health care, settlement, community support, health promotion and community development activities to a diverse community with a focus on women, families, youth and seniors. The Centre is currently recruiting a Full Time contract Chiropodist to work with a dynamic team within our Chronic Disease and Prevention Management department. This position will be part of our diabetes education team and will focus on clients who are at risk or currently diagnosed with diabetes.

The position reports to the Manager of Chronic Disease and Prevention.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical foot care activities according to the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
- Develop, implement and evaluate chiropody health promotion activities in the community by identifying health needs and increasing awareness of chiropody services.
- Design and manufacture orthotics and follow-up as a means of therapeutic and palliative treatment for the lower limbs.
- Ensure chiropody areas, resources, materials, and equipment are maintained.
- Participate in the development of protocols and procedures needed to improve client service or to promote more effective staff functioning.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records and participate in chart reviews.
- Ensure the efficient operation of the chiropody clinic through regular updating of statistical records, ordering of supplies, maintaining and updating inventory.
- Refer to other Centre services dealing with individual clients or groups (i.e. team approach).
- Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences, and make referrals.
- Work with the primary care team and other health center teams to identify and take action on community health issues.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree from an accredited school of chiropody.
- Current registration with the College of Chiropodist of Ontario without limitations.
- Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in the theory and practice of chiropody and orthotics.
- At least three years of chiropody experience in a community health or hospital setting.
- Experience in program development implementation, monitoring and evaluation will be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care and resources.
- Excellent written and oral skills.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical and laboratory terminology, medical record procedures, charting, and current health and safety hazards and preventative practices.
- Knowledge of EMR software systems (i.e. Practice Suite Solutions - PSS)
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the health issues of a diverse community.
- Ability to speak a second language (i.e., Punjabi, Spanish, Hindi, Somali, Twi, Urdu, etc.).
- Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
- Knowledge of the Rexdale Community Health Centre catchment area is an asset.

**Salary**: $33.82 to $40.75 per hour (based on experience)

**Hours per week**:35 hours. (until March 2025)

**Starting date**:ASAP

**Status**:Non-unionized position

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Chiropody: 3 years (preferred)
- EMR systems (Practice Suite Solutions-PSS): 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- College of Chiropodists of Ontario license (required)

Work Location: In person