About the Role
As a key member of the Humber River Family Health Team (HRFHT), the Chiropodist will provide a full range of quality foot care to all HRFHT patients, including active treatment of acute pathological foot conditions, surgical procedures, and preventive & palliative foot care.
Responsibilities
- Assessment of foot disorders or dysfunctions and treatment using therapeutic, orthotic, or palliative means.
- Differentiate between disorders of the foot arising from systemic disease and those arising from local, structural, or functional disorders.
- Recognize conditions beyond scope of practice and refer to other appropriate health care professionals.
- Design and implement management plans based on presenting conditions and patient needs, reinforcing patient responsibility.
- Communicate foot health education to patients, Interprofessional health care professionals (IHPs), and other concerned individuals.
- Ensure appropriate antiseptic techniques, safe procedures, and isolation practices are maintained.
- Plan for future clinics to meet HRFHT clinical goals and objectives, aligning with the mission and vision.
- Ensure safe working practices and satisfactory operating condition of all clinical equipment.
- Maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills through relevant seminars and educational programs.
- Prepare quarterly reports and monitor daily statistical data.
- Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of chronic disease, health promotion, and illness prevention programs and services.
Requirements
- B.Sc. and licensing/registration by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
- Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Proven flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
- Computer skills.
- Forward resume to hiring@hrfht.com, quoting “HRFHT Full-Time Chiropodist” in the subject line.
Skills
- Foot care
- Active treatment of acute pathological foot conditions
- Surgical procedures
- Preventive & palliative foot care
- Assessment
- Program planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Communication
- EMR experience (asset)
Location
- Various HRFHT Sites - North York/Toronto Area
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Permanent
Education Level
- B.Sc.
- Licensing/registration by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Salary/Compensations
- $77,673 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, EFAP)
- HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
About the Company
- The Humber River Family Health Team (HRFHT) is a non-profit organization providing interdisciplinary, patient-centred primary care to optimize individual and family health within the community.
- We provide comprehensive primary health care, including chronic disease management, health promotion, and disease prevention, to a rostered population of patients in the northwest sub-region of the Greater Toronto Area.
- Our interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred, respectful, and inclusive care.
Equal Opportunity
- The Humber River Family Health Team remains committed to creating workplaces that reflect the communities we serve.
- We are actively seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including but not limited to Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities.
- Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process for applicants who meet the bona fide requirements of the position.
- Please indicate any accommodation needs when contacted.
