Chiropodist (Part-Time)

Position Title: Chiropodist

Division: ByWard Family Health Team

Job Status: Part-Time (22.5hrs/week)

Job Reports to: Executive Director – Family Health Team (FHT)

Salary: $ $40.23/hr ($38,692 - $47,069)

ByWard Family Health (BWFHT) offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialized health care services. We are committed to delivering timely, quality, and collaborative assessment, treatment, and health promotion, in a supportive and caring environment that is open and transparent to social, ethnic, and income factors.

JOB SUMMARY

Work with the physicians and other Allied Health Professionals of the BWFHT to treat patients in a variety of ways including the use of braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy or surgery. The primary focus of the Chiropodist will be to work to help patients eliminate foot pain, gain mobility and maintain healthy feet. The chiropodist is part of the clinic's Diabetes chronic disease management program.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Staff are expected to work in a professional manner, demonstrating above average qualities such as courtesy, tact, and judgment with respect to patients, fellow colleagues, and professionals.  All staff are expected to work in parallel with the organization's confidentiality agreement.  As a member of our team, you are responsible for bringing issues that affect the smooth operation of the organization, to the attention of your immediate supervisor.  It is your responsibility to be up to date with all organizational communication. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Complete health assessment through information gathering, lower extremity physical examination, patient health history and relevant clinical findings

• Evaluation of overall lower extremity foot and ankle function relating to activities of daily living

• Examination and review of lab tests, diagnostic tests and consulting medical and surgical notes

• Assessment of the impact of an injury, disability or disease (rheumatoid arthritis/diabetes/sprains/strains) on foot function

Networking: 

• Educate and advise patients about the prevention and care of morbid conditions relating to chronic diseases like diabetes, HIV, etc.

• Ensure continuity of patient care through exchange of information and communication with the patient, family members, and other service providers who ma be involved with the patient

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, making referrals ad providing supports to patients of BWFHT

• Build relationships with various community partners

• Act as a resource for the team in assessing other social agencies and supports

Reporting:

• Receive referrals from medical and other healthcare practitioners and consult with these referring practitioners to provide timely and optimal care for their patients

• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research

• Complete and maintain all necessary documentation as per act and professional standards

• Secure resources by preparing reports, competing application forms/letters as required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree or College Diploma of advanced Chiropody or equivalent

• Member in good standing with College of Chiropodists of Ontario

• Bilingual (French and English) an asset

• A minimum of two years experience in a community and/or primary health care setting

• Computer literacy: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Presentation software, EMR and Internet

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• A dynamic work environment for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting

• Competitive wage based on level of experience

• Collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to learn and grow in your career 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please note that related education/experience, and the ability to work in a fully paperless environment (EMR) are essential qualifications for this position.

REPORTING STRUCTURE (To whom the incumbent reports to for different aspects of their job); The incumbent reports to the Executive Director.

RELATIONSHIPS

CONTACTS

Internally: Successful and effective relations with the Administration Team, Support Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Physicians, and other departmental employees.

Externally: Successful and effective relations with patients, community partners, Chiropody community of practice and other clients that present themselves via telephone, in writing or in person. 

Closing Date: Until position has been filled

Please apply online. We thank all applicants for applying; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

ByWard Family Health Team is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at and specify the nature of your accommodation request.