Chiropodist – Perm Part Time
Company
Northumberland Family Health Team
NFHT is a non-profit, primary health care organization providing over 26,000 patients with timely access to a comprehensive range of services and programs aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving health status. The inter-professional team includes family physicians and professional staff, including nurses and nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, social workers, pharmacist and chiropodist, who work together to provide person-centred, effective, collaborative and integrated care. For more information about our organization, please visit www.nfht.ca.
Location
Cobourg ON
Duties
Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Chiropodist to work as part of our Footcare team. Together with an RPN Footcare Nurse, the program focuses on providing foot care to those at highest risk for debility or pain and requiring assistance with maintenance of overall foot health, prevention of complications such as wounds or infections, and treatment of pathological conditions of the foot. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing high quality patient-centered footcare, is well organized and can work both independently and in a team environment. The Chiropodist is encouraged to practice within their full scope of practice in the provision of services, including active treatment of acute conditions and surgical procedures. This position comes with paid vacation, benefits (if working at least 2.5 days per week) and an opportunity to enrol in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
Requirements
Bachelor of Science and/or Graduate of an accredited school of Chiropody
Current and valid license with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Current Ontario Drivers’ License, access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel
Experience with clinical electronic medical record/scheduler an asset
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interprofessional environment
Start Date
2024-09-10
Salary
Hourly rate to be negotiated
Comments
NFHT supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with a disability.
We are committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview or recruitment stage, please contact us so that appropriate accommodations to be made.
Contact
Name
Adrienne Bell-Smith
Display Name
Adrienne Bell-Smith
Title
Executive Director
Job Posting Link
Northumberland Family Health Teamwebsite
Display Date
2024-09-04
Expiry Date
2024-09-30
