Podiatrist/chiropodist

**Company**:
Comfort Orthotics & Podiatry Clinic

**Location**:
Bedford, Nova Scotia

**Duties**:
Will include but not limited to:

- Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb

in people of all ages
- Wound care and off loading
- Treat diabetic and high risk patients
- Diagnose and treat lower extremity sports injuries
- Perform podiatric soft tissue surgeries
- Recommend appropriate footwear for patients
- Provide advice and make referrals as appropriate
- Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carry out

nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthesia, etc.)
- Prescribe and fit orthotics and other appliances as required (our on-site lab

produces polypropylene rear foot control orthotics, EVA full posted orthotics,

accommodative devices, etc.).
- Deliver foot health education to patients
- Promote clinic services in the community
- Work with other medical practitioners such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, etc. in

the provision of multidisciplinary approach to healthcare
- Contribute ideas and suggestions for the introduction of new therapies and

interventions
- Keep informed of advancements in the podiatry profession

Compensation: $80,000 - $125,000/yr. (Commission on Podiatry and Orthotic Sales or a guaranteed base of $80,000/yr
- whichever is higher). Based on the current case load this position would be taking on, you can expect to make between $110,000 - $125,000/yr.

Start Date: To be negotiated

Experience: Experience an asset but not required.

Education: Podiatry/Chiropody degree

Hours: 41.5 hours/week. The clinic is closed on the weekends.

Benefits: Medical Benefits, Paid vacation time, Paid sick time, Free parking, The following fees and dues are covered by the clinic - Professional College dues, Professional Liability fees, Insurance fees and Continuing Education course fees.

Supplies: All trade supplies, equipment & furnishings will be provided

**Requirements**:

- High degree of manual dexterity
- Excellent analytical ability in order to diagnose problems correctly
- Caring and professional attitude
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient in the English language

**Start Date**:
2024-08-06

**Hours**:
41.5/week

**Salary**:
$80,000-$125,000

**Comments**:
Start date is flexible based on date of graduation or availability.

**Contact**:
**Name**:
Natasha Pieroway

**Title**:
Business Relationship Manager

**Address**:
1595 Bedford Hwy, Bedford NS

**Telephone**:
(902) 574-3112

**Job Posting Link**:
Comfort Orthotics & Podiatry Clinicwebsite

**Display Date**:
2024-06-05

**Expiry Date**:
2024-10-01