Chiropodist

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health Team in Toronto is seeking a Chiropodist to join our Sumac Creek health Centre location. You will work within a progressive, interdisciplinary team delivering comprehensive foot and ankle care and advanced wound management.

The role includes developing treatment plans, educating patients and colleagues, and participating in research and education activities. Evening shifts are required per department needs.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized Chiropody program.
• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO).
• CPR certification is current.
• Wound care and diabetic foot certifications are assets.
• Knowledge of wound care and diabetic foot management, incl. NPWT and pressure-reduction surfaces.
• Experience delivering presentations and educational sessions.
• Experience in research activities.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Active involvement with professional associations or similar.
• Experience with multiple computer software applications.
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.
• Minimum one evening shift per week as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Creates management plans and follows up for foot and ankle disorders.
• Provides consultations, assessments, treatments and follow-ups for complex wounds and diabetic foot complications.
• Delivers wound prevention and management education to patients and health professionals.
• Participates in research initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Teaches students, medical residents, staff and allied health professionals.
• Provides referrals and treatment plans to Family Practitioners, CCAC, and other resources after discharge from care.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Presentation experience

Research experience

Independent work

Evening availability

Wound care knowledge

Education

Graduated Chiropody program

COCOO registration in good standing

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Computer software familiarity

Job description

The St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Family and Community Medicine operates a progressive community based Academic Family Health Team. With collectively over 75 physicians and nurse practitioners, our team is committed to providing comprehensive interdisciplinary patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team of health professionals on the leading edge of new and innovative patient care deliver models. The Chiropodist within the St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team works collaboratively to provide care to patients out of our Sumac Creek health Centre location.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works 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 patient load
• Provides consultations, assessments, treatments and follow-ups for patients with complex wounds and diabetic foot complications.
• Coordinates and delivers wound prevention and management education to patients and health professionals using a variety of modalities.
• Participates in research initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Participates in teaching students, medical residents, staff and allied health
• Provides referrals and treatment plans, etc. to Family Practitioners, CCAC, and other community resources once patients are discharged from care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 patient care
• Demonstrated commitment to and involvement with own profession (e.g. membership with professional association, etc.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in variety of computer software applications
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• In this position you will be required to a minimum of one evening shift per week as per the specific needs of the department.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.