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    Diabetic Foot Care SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Diabetic Foot Care Specialist to join our team at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in podiatry and experience in managing diabetic foot ulcers.Responsibilities:Assessment and treatment of diabetic foot wounds, including debridement,...

Podiatrist

1 month ago

Barrie, Ontario, Canada Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Full time

Diabetic Foot Wound Care Specialist

The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Diabetic Foot Wound Care Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Adult Ambulatory Medicine & Innisfil Wellness Clinic, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment and treatment of diabetic foot wounds, including debridement, dressing recommendations, antibiotic prescriptions, and pressure offloading.

• Continuous monitoring and care, including callus reduction, nail care or removal, footwear fitting and adjusting, and yearly assessments to determine level of foot pathology risk.

• Education for patients, staff, and the community, including lectures, wound education days, and membership on the Simcoe County Wound Care Team.

Qualifications:

• Registered in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.

• Three-Year Diploma of Chiropody (DCh).

• Undergraduate Degree in a related discipline.

• Member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (mandatory).

• Valid CPR Certification (an asset).

• Minimum 50 hours of continuing education over the past two years.

• Post-Graduate courses, including Local Anesthesia and soft tissue surgery (an asset).

Experience:

• Minimum of two years' working knowledge/experience in soft-tissue surgery, wound care, foot biomechanics, ulcer debridement, offloading modalities, orthotic and footwear fittings.

• Relevant experience as a diabetes educator.

• Health care knowledge base developed through previous experience.

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Critical thinking, decision making, and analysis skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Empathetic and effective ability to build rapport with patients.

• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.

• Willing to work collaboratively in a high-paced team environment.