Chiropodist

Allianceon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianceon in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Chiropodist to provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions within an interprofessional primary care team.

You will educate patients, contribute to chronic disease management, and participate in program development, with a focus on client-centred care. The position may involve prescribing medications and injections within scope.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ chiropody experience in a Community Health or Hospital setting.
• Degree from a recognized school of chiropody.
• Current registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario without limitations.
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record system - PS Suites is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams.
• In addition to English, knowledge of a language spoken within one of the four priority communities, an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical foot care activities according to the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
• Ensure chiropody areas, resources, materials and equipment is maintained,including instrument sterilization;
• Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences and make referrals.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services for clients of the Centre.
• Advocating on an individual basis for and with patients to other agencies and institutions

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Computers & software

Education

Degree from a recognized school of chiropody

Current registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario

Tools

PS Suites

Job description

$70,710annually, with step progression to a maximum of $85,200

Existing Vacancy Yes No

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

The Chiropodist is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, and preventive foot care services to clients with a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions. Working as part of an interprofessional primary care team, the Chiropodist supports improved mobility, independence, and overall health outcomes through evidence-informed clinical care, client education, chronic disease management, and ongoing treatment planning. The role may include prescribing medications, administering injections, performing soft tissue procedures within scope of practice, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated, client-centred care

• Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other clinical foot care activities according to the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
• Ensure chiropody areas, resources, materials and equipment is maintained,including instrument sterilization;
• Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences and make referrals.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services for clients of the Centre.
• Advocating on an individual basis for and with patients to other agencies and institutions

QUALIFICATION

• Degree from a recognized school of chiropody.
• Current registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario without limitations.
• Three to five years’ chiropody experience in a Community Health or Hospital setting.
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, an asset.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record system - experience with PS Suites is an asset
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
• In addition to English, knowledge of a language spoken within one of the four priority communities, an asset.

Location

Toronto , ON