Chiropodist

Job summary

The Chiropodist provides specialized foot care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for marginalized and at-risk individuals in the Scarborough community. Responsibilities include managing EMR documentation, developing health promotion programs, and precepting students.

Job details

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to providing accessible, equitable, and transformational health and social service choices for the well-being of Scarborough's diverse communities. We cultivate vital community services by promoting healthy lifestyles while delivering a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services programming. Our I2CARE values ensure that we, as a work community, treat all with inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accessibility, respect and equity. As an employer, we strive for excellence as a workplace and are committed to building a workforce that enhances our capacity to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We are currently looking to hire an: Chiropodist 2 – Full Time, Permanent (35 hours/week) 1 – Part Time, Permanent (17.5 hours/week) 1 – Part Time, 1-year Contract (28 hours/week) 1 – Part Time, 1-year Contract (17.5 hours/week) Reporting To: Interprofessional Primary Care Manager Purpose: The Chiropodist will provide specialized foot care for individuals and families living in the Scarborough community who are marginalized or deemed to be at risk in some way. Key areas of responsibility: · Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education, counseling and other clinical foot care activities according to college standards: surgical care, casting for orthotics, foot-ware assessments, wound management. · Complete EMR chart documentation requirements; participates in chart audit and peer reviews, clinical case conferences, clinical referrals. · Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services. · Participates in group initiatives as required. · Assist in administrative functions associated with ordering orthotics, supplies and instruments. · Willingness to preceptor students from academic facilities. · Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonable within the scope of practice. Educational and Professional Qualifications: · Undergraduate degree from a recognized University. · Diploma from a recognized school of chiropody. · Registration and in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Level of Experience: · Three to five years chiropody experience within a community health, hospital, or independent setting. · Experience caring for diabetes clients is considered an asset. · Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. · Experience working with electronic health care record; eg. Nightingale On Demand or PS Suite. Skills and Attributes: · Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision making, problem solving, organizational, conflict management and time management skills. · Oral/written fluency in other languages relevant to providing service in the role would be considered an asset. · Proficiency working with computers and medical software programs. · Ability to work with a multi disciplinary team. · Sensitivity and awareness of cultural diversity issues. · Current certification in CPR/First Aid or willingness to become certified. Significant Working Conditions: · Working from different clinic locations. · Flexibility required to provide extended hours of service based on hours of operation – will be required to work evenings and weekend. · Required attendance at team/staff meetings at different locations. Remuneration: $35.05 - $42.22 Band: D Please note: All other conditions of employment are set out in the collective agreement between SCHC and SEIU. Please reply in confidence to HR: recruitment@schcontario.ca Note: Please quote C-Part Time or C-Full Time in the subject line. This is an Existing Vacancy We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must be legal to work in Canada. You will also be required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. SCHC values equity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome those who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding these values and who will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+ SCHC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information or use our services. We respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and its associated regulations. SCHC will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

What you’ll do

The Chiropodist provides specialized foot care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for marginalized and at-risk individuals in the Scarborough community. Responsibilities include managing EMR documentation, developing health promotion programs, and precepting students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree, a diploma in chiropody, and be registered in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Three to five years of experience in a community health or hospital setting is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Foot Care
• Surgical Care
• Orthotics Casting
• Wound Management
• EMR Documentation
• Diabetes Care
• Program Development
• Interpersonal Communication
• Conflict Management
• Time Management
• Multi-disciplinary Collaboration
• Cultural Sensitivity
• CPR
• First Aid

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services