Podiatrist/Chriopodist
Company
Comfort Orthotics & Podiatry Clinic
Podiatry and Orthotic clinic based in Bedford, Nova Scotia. We are a family run business dedicated to providing top notch care to our patients. We manufacture our orthotics onsite to ensure the quality is what our patients are looking for. We also sell 120+ styles of orthotic friendly footwear, compression stockings and we do custom bracing.
Location
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Duties
Start Date: To be negotiated
Experience: Experience an asset but not required.
Education: Podiatry/Chiropody degree
Hours: 41.5 hours/week. The clinic is closed on the weekends.
Benefits: Medical Benefits, Paid vacation time, Paid sick time, Free parking
The following fees and dues are covered by the clinic - Professional College dues, Professional Liability fees, Insurance fees and Continuing Education course fees.
Supplies: All trade supplies, equipment & furnishings will be provided
Duties: (will include but not limited to)
· Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb
in people of all ages
· Wound care and off loading
· Treat diabetic and high risk patients
· Diagnose and treat lower extremity sports injuries
· Perform podiatric soft tissue surgeries
· Recommend appropriate footwear for patients
· Provide advice and make referrals as appropriate
· Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carry out
nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthesia, etc.)
· Prescribe and fit orthotics and other appliances as required (our on-site lab
produces polypropylene rear foot control orthotics, EVA full posted orthotics,
accommodative devices, etc.).
· Deliver foot health education to patients
· Promote clinic services in the community
· Work with other medical practitioners such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, etc. in
the provision of multidisciplinary approach to healthcare
· Contribute ideas and suggestions for the introduction of new therapies and
interventions
· Keep informed of advancements in the podiatry profession
Requirements
· High degree of manual dexterity
· Excellent analytical ability in order to diagnose problems correctly
· Caring and professional attitude
· Effective communication skills
· Proficient in the English language
Hours
41.5 hours
Salary
$110,000
Comments
Salary is $80,000 base pay or 30% commission on podiatry services and orthotics, whichever is higher. All of our podiatrists are making over $110,000/year. We have a full caseload for any podiatrist starting with us.
Contact
Name
Natasha Pieroway
Display Name
Natasha Pieroway
Title
Owner/Operator
Address
1595 Bedford Hwy Suite 111
Telephone
902-574-3112
Display Date
2024-11-15
Expiry Date
2025-07-31
