Chiropodist

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties utilizing the full scope of chiropody practice in a tailored approach, that is, assessing patients for foot health and illness care, treating and preventing disease, dysfunctions, or disorders of the lower limb by therapeutic or palliative means (e.g. physical examinations, advanced wound care, injection of drugs, matrixectomy, patient education, monitoring of chronic illness, treatment of local soft tissue and dermatological disorders of the foot and ankle, and through developing regimes for laser, ultrasound, TENS, mobilisation, and injury-specific exercises, etc.).
• Respond appropriately to clinical situations/medical emergencies.
• Listening and choosing how to convey information and ideas concisely in ways that will be clearly understood.
• Ensuring communication with other health care providers regarding patient care, making referrals as needed for comprehensive care, being involved in outreach and committee work.
• Document patient visits thoroughly and accurately in the client record daily.
• Prescribe oral and topical medication for management of pain, inflammation and infection.
• Prescribe, cast, fabricate and assess appropriate functioning of orthoses and ankle foot orthotic devices and support access to custom made orthopedic shoes.
• Prescribe, measure, fit and advise regarding compression stockings.
• Promote healthy behaviours to encourage foot health and on-going increased mobility.
• Uses a systematic approach to planning and problem solving both people and thing problems.
• Adapts to and works effectively with various individuals in a variety of situations or adapt one’s approach to accommodate changes in the situation. Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue.
• Order, dispense and collect reimbursement for clinical supplies and goods for sale.
• Bill and collect reimbursement for products sold, maintain financial records, and transfer funds.
• Prepare reimbursement support documents for insurance and ODSP/OW.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Required Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency Current registration/license without limitations with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
• No prior experience required; newly graduates are welcome to apply.
• Proficiency in the manufacturing of custom orthotic devices.
• Demonstration of knowledge, understanding and practicing of infection control and prevention.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and knowledge of, the principles of primary health care, health promotion, and community-based health care delivery.
• Demonstrated ongoing continuing education in practice and knowledge areas.
• Strong MS Word skills as well as basic skills using Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of and experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) databases
• Knowledge of, and experience working with African, Caribbean and Black communities in Peel, and/or a second language that is reflective of the community being served are all preferable assets.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of the principles of primary health care, community-based
• health care, harm reduction practices, the social determinants of health and health promotion principles
• and values

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

Growth, Purpose & Community Impact

Please apply through the portal.