Chiropodist
Company
Sherbourne Health Centre
About the role: The Chiropodist works collaboratively with the health care team to provide care to clients at locations across Downtown East Toronto as part of the Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team (DET OHT) Lower Limb Preservation (LLP) Care Pathway. The role specializes and is responsible for the assessment and treatment of foot disorders including those of a structural or functional origin, congenital or acquired, and those disorders associated with disease, infections, or injury. A focus for this role will be to provide foot care for clients at high risk of developing foot ulcers. The DET OHT LLP initiative is part of Ontario Health’s Lower-Limb Preservation Strategy (LLPS), which aims to (1) reduce preventable, non-traumatic major lower limb amputations across Ontario and (2) improve equitable lower-limb care pathways for early identification, cardiovascular risk, diabetes management, and wound care.
Location
333 Sherbourne St. Toronto, ON M5A 2S5
Duties
Day to day responsibilities:
• Working within the professional scope of practice, the Chiropodist will create management plans, provide treatment and follow-up of disorders and dysfunctions of the foot and ankle, and maintain a client caseload.
• Support the success of DET OHT LLP initiatives, including screening and escalating care according to established care pathways
• Provide consultations, assessments, treatments, and follow-ups for clients with complex wounds and diabetic foot complications.
• Work with homeless and underhoused clients who face unique challenges around self-care, access barriers and foot health in general.
• Coordinate and deliver wound prevention and management education to clients and health professionals using a variety of modalities.
• Participate in research initiatives and quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Participate in teaching students, medical residents, staff, and allied health.
• Provide referrals and treatment plans, etc. to Family Practitioners, Home and Community Care, and other community resources once clients are discharged from care
Requirements
To thrive in this role, you’ll need
education/experience/ skills and abilities:
• Must have graduated from a recognized and accredited Chiropody program (or equivalent)
• Must be currently registered and in good standing with the College of Chiropodist of Ontario (COCOO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas.
• Certification or specialized education in wound care and diabetic foot complications an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in best practices wound care and diabetic foot, especially negative pressure wound therapy, pressure reduction surfaces and offloading devices.
• Understand the social determinants of health and their impact on newcomer and migrant communities, homeless or underhoused individuals and members of 2SLGBTQ communities.
• Experience/interest in working with communities facing barriers to accessing health care due to poverty, social isolation, homelessness, homophobia/transphobia, racism, classism, mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations and educational sessions.
• Previous experience in research activities
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to client care.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in a variety of computer software applications. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams) and Accuro EMR is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain professional practice regarding commitments to colleagues and clients, pertinent legislation, evidence-based standards of care and professional standards of practice.
conditions of employment:
• Offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory outcome of background checks i.e., professional references, education verification, criminal background check, and vulnerable sector check.
• Understands and works within the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and other relevant legislation.
working conditions:
• Availability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and Saturdays.
• Flexibility to work at satellite locations as needed.
Salary
$40. 32 per hour
Comments
To apply:
Please forward a cover letter and resume quoting Job ID # IHS PTC 24 – 0307 to myjob@sherbourne.on.ca . All applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Sherbourne is dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. This includes diversity in languages spoken, culture, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
BOLD. KIND. REAL. OPEN. WE CARE.
Contact
Name
Human Resources
Address
333 Sherbourne Street
Telephone
416 324 4180
Other Email
Display Date
2024-07-11
Expiry Date
2024-08-31