Bilingual Chiropodist

Position Title: Chiropodist

Division: BYWARD FAMILY HEALTH TEAM

Job Status: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)

Job Reports to: Executive Director – Family Health Team (FHT)

salary: $32.17 - 39.17 ($62,731 - $76,381)

ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT), formerly University of Ottawa Health Services (UOHS), has a mission to inspire and support the health and well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. Our primary care clinic provides a patient-centered interdisciplinary healthcare team which delivers prevention, early identification, treatment, care, and support for acute and chronic disease management in an environment open and transparent to social, ethnic, or income factors.

JOB SUMMARY

Work with the physicians and other Allied Health Professionals of the BWFHT to treat patients using braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy, or surgery. The primary focus is to help patients eliminate foot pain, gain mobility, and maintain healthy feet. The chiropodist is part of the clinic’s Diabetes chronic disease management program.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Staff are expected to work professionally, demonstrating qualities like courtesy, tact, and judgment with respect to patients, colleagues, and professionals. All staff must work in parallel with the organization’s confidentiality agreement. Staff are responsible for bringing issues affecting the organization’s smooth operation to their supervisor’s attention and staying up to date with organizational communication.

Essential Responsibilities

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Complete health assessment through information gathering, lower extremity physical examination, patient health history, and relevant clinical findings.
• Evaluate overall lower extremity foot and ankle function relating to daily living activities.
• Examine and review lab tests, diagnostic tests, and consult medical and surgical notes.
• Assess the impact of an injury, disability, or disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes) on foot function.

Networking:

• Educate and advise patients about prevention and care of morbid conditions relating to chronic diseases.
• Ensure continuity of patient care through information exchange with patients, family members, and service providers.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, making referrals and providing support to patients.
• Build relationships with community partners.
• Act as a resource for assessing social agencies and supports.

Reporting:

• Receive referrals from healthcare practitioners and consult with them to provide optimal care.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• Complete and maintain necessary documentation as per act and professional standards.
• Secure resources by preparing reports and application forms/letters as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree or College Diploma of advanced Chiropody or equivalent.
• Member in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
• Bilingual (French and English).
• Minimum two years experience in a community and/or primary healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, presentation software, EMR, and Internet.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• A dynamic work environment for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent benefit plan after a qualifying period.
• Competitive wage based on experience.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow in your career.
• Both in-person and virtual visits (hybrid clinical schedule).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please note that related education/experience, bilingualism, and the ability to work in a fully paperless environment (EMR) are essential qualifications for this position.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The incumbent reports to the Executive Director.

RELATIONSHIPS

CONTACTS

• Internally: Relations with the Administration Team, Support Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Physicians, and departmental employees.
• Externally: Relations with patients, community partners, Chiropody community of practice, and other clients.