Chiropodist
Company
Black Creek Community Health Centre
Black Creek CHC is a community-based primary care organization that is committed to addressing the social determinants of health in a client-centered, equity driven manner. Our inter-disciplinary team of care providers provide comprehensive primary health care to registered clients of our Centre. We are seeking a Registered Chiropodist to join our team and participate in the delivery of programs and services to community members. If you are interested in addressing individual, group and community health issues while working in a supportive environment and maintaining a positive work-life balance, you will be interested in joining our team.
Location
Yorkgate Site
Duties
Registered Chiropodist (Leave Coverage Position)
2023 Job Description
Job Summary
The Chiropodist will offer a range of foot care services for our diverse community within a primary care setting.
Key Responsibilities:
• Screen new patients and refer to emergency care when needed
• Conduct thorough foot health assessments and develop/implement a client – centered management plan
• Assess, recognize and treat diseases and disorders of the foot area, including prescribing medications within scope, ordering (through physicians) diagnostic tests and using palliative and physical treatment modalities
• Perform invasive procedures on the foot as necessary
• Diagnose, treat and manufacture orthotics
• Provide foot care, foot wear and foot health education to patients as needed
• Offer health promotion and educational activities/workshops within the organization and community upon request
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records in accordance with the regulatory agency’s standards of practice and the policies of the Health Centre
• Work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Provide home visit/outreach services within the CHC catchment areas as required
• Participate in on going quality improvement initiatives to ensure adherence to best practices and to optimize quality of care
• Participate in all aspects of program planning and development
• Provide consultation/support for the diabetes foot care team
• Maintain and develop professional competence through appropriate continuing education
• Handle other duties as advised by Supervisor or designate
Qualifications:
• Certified as a Registered Chiropodist in good standing with the college of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Graduate of an accredited college of podiatric/chiropodial medicine (D.Ch. D.Pod.M,D.P.M)
• Full license, including administering substances by injection and prescribing drugs
• Training in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) an asset
• At least 2 years of experience desired, preferably in a community healthcare setting
• Orthotic manufacturing and wound care experience preferred
• Current in evidence based best practices and clinical practice
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications EMR TELUS PSS, and ability to learn and master other computer programs as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and at multiple locations as desired
Reports to: Manager, Integrated Client Services
Requirements
Qualifications:
• Certified as a Registered Chiropodist in good standing with the college of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Graduate of an accredited college of podiatric/chiropodial medicine (D.Ch. D.Pod.M,D.P.M)
• Full license, including administering substances by injection and prescribing drugs
• Training in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) an asset
• At least 2 years of experience desired, preferably in a community healthcare setting
• Orthotic manufacturing and wound care experience preferred
• Current in evidence based best practices and clinical practice
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications EMR TELUS PSS, and ability to learn and master other computer programs as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and at multiple locations as desired
Start Date
2023-06-01
Contact
Display Date
2023-05-17
Expiry Date
2023-07-01
