Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
With the mobilization of our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history – strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness department. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Ontario.
Job Description
A casual opportunity exists as a Chiropodist with the Family Practice Health Centre reporting to the Executive Director.
Summary of Duties:
• Assessment of intrinsic and extrinsic structural and functional abnormalities affecting the correct functioning of the foot
• Recognition of disease, disorders and dysfunction of the foot and ankle
• Provides assessment and treatment of acute and chronic pathological foot conditions, minor surgical procedures and preventative foot care for patients
• Will operate within their full scope of practice and work cooperatively with all members of the health care team in the promotion of patient health and prevention of disease
• Provides compression and other fittings - stocking, braces, and custom fittings
• Biomechanical and gait analysis
• Casting for function and accommodative orthotics, and modification to orthoses
• Design short term and long term plans for our patients, patient education/counseling
• Documentation and maintaining patient needs in electronic medical record
• Prepare reports for third party insurance, referring doctors and employers
• Telephone and written communication with internal and external professionals on an ongoing basis
• Participate in teaching medical trainees, nursing students, and other health disciplines as required
As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
• Successful completion of undergraduate degree in Chiropody
• Current registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an academic, outpatient environment, preferred
• Experience working in interprofessional teams, working closely with health disciplines, medical and nursing staff
• Experience as a preceptor an asset
• Experience with use of orthotic grinder for orthotic modifications
• Experience with different orthotic materials and pads for orthotic adjustments
• Competent in use of plaster of pairs for foot 3D volumetric casting
• Competent in general foot care including nail care, callus debridement, corn enucleation, verrucae treatment, and nail surgery
• Up-to-date knowledge on core competencies of professional standards, ethics and reflective practice
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making and conflict resolution skills, required
• Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical records, required
• Good work and attendance record required
• Demonstrated WCH vision mission and values
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
