Chiropodist
ByWard Family Health Team
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Ottawa, ON
Salary:
CA$32.17
-
CA$39.17
per hour
Contract type: Full time
Position Title: Chiropodist
Division: ByWard Family Health Team
Job Status: Part-Time (22.5hrs/week)
Job Reports to: Executive Director – Family Health Team (FHT)
Salary: $32.17 - $39.17/hr ($62, 731 - $76, 381)
ByWard Family Health (BWFHT) offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialized health care services. We are committed to delivering timely, quality, and collaborative assessment, treatment, and health promotion, in a supportive and caring environment that is open and transparent to social, ethnic, and income factors.
JOB SUMMARY
Work with the physicians and other Allied Health Professionals of the BWFHT to treat patients in a variety of ways including the use of braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy or surgery. The primary focus of the Chiropodist will be to work 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 in a professional manner, demonstrating above average qualities such as courtesy, tact, and judgment with respect to patients, fellow colleagues, and professionals. All staff are expected to work in parallel with the organization’s confidentiality agreement. As a member of our team, you are responsible for bringing issues that affect the smooth operation of the organization, to the attention of your immediate supervisor. It is your responsibility to be up to date with all organizational communication.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment and Evaluation:
Complete health assessment through information gathering, lower extremity physical examination, patient health history and relevant clinical findings
Evaluation of overall lower extremity foot and ankle function relating to activities of daily living
Examination and review of lab tests, diagnostic tests and consulting medical and surgical notes
Assessment of the impact of an injury, disability or disease (rheumatoid arthritis/diabetes/sprains/strains) on foot function
Networking:
Educate and advise patients about the prevention and care of morbid conditions relating to chronic diseases like diabetes, HIV, etc.
Ensure continuity of patient care through exchange of information and communication with the patient, family members, and other service providers who ma be involved with the patient
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, making referrals ad providing supports to patients of BWFHT
Build relationships with various community partners
Act as a resource for the team in assessing other social agencies and supports
Reporting:
Receive referrals from medical and other healthcare practitioners and consult with these referring practitioners to provide timely and optimal care for their patients
Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Complete and maintain all necessary documentation as per act and professional standards
Secure resources by preparing reports, competing application forms/letters as required
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
University Degree or College Diploma of advanced Chiropody or equivalent
Member in good standing with College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Bilingual (French and English) an asset
A minimum of two years experience in a community and/or primary health care 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
Competitive wage based on level of experience
Collaborative working environment
Opportunity to learn and grow in your career
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please note that related education/experience, and the ability to work in a fully paperless environment (EMR) are essential qualifications for this position.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
(To whom the incumbent reports to for different aspects of their job); The incumbent reports to the Executive Director.
RELATIONSHIPS
CONTACTS
Internally: Successful and effective relations with the Administration Team, Support Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Physicians, and other departmental employees.
Externally: Successful and effective relations with patients, community partners, Chiropody community of practice and other clients that present themselves via telephone, in writing or in person.
Closing Date
: Until position has been filled
Please apply online. We thank all applicants for applying; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ByWard Family Health Team is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at
[email protected]
and specify the nature of your accommodation request.
Division: ByWard Family Health Team
Job Status: Part-Time (22.5hrs/week)
Job Reports to: Executive Director – Family Health Team (FHT)
Salary: $32.17 - $39.17/hr ($62, 731 - $76, 381)
ByWard Family Health (BWFHT) offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialized health care services. We are committed to delivering timely, quality, and collaborative assessment, treatment, and health promotion, in a supportive and caring environment that is open and transparent to social, ethnic, and income factors.
JOB SUMMARY
Work with the physicians and other Allied Health Professionals of the BWFHT to treat patients in a variety of ways including the use of braces, casts, shields, orthotic devices, physical therapy or surgery. The primary focus of the Chiropodist will be to work 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 in a professional manner, demonstrating above average qualities such as courtesy, tact, and judgment with respect to patients, fellow colleagues, and professionals. All staff are expected to work in parallel with the organization’s confidentiality agreement. As a member of our team, you are responsible for bringing issues that affect the smooth operation of the organization, to the attention of your immediate supervisor. It is your responsibility to be up to date with all organizational communication.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment and Evaluation:
Complete health assessment through information gathering, lower extremity physical examination, patient health history and relevant clinical findings
Evaluation of overall lower extremity foot and ankle function relating to activities of daily living
Examination and review of lab tests, diagnostic tests and consulting medical and surgical notes
Assessment of the impact of an injury, disability or disease (rheumatoid arthritis/diabetes/sprains/strains) on foot function
Networking:
Educate and advise patients about the prevention and care of morbid conditions relating to chronic diseases like diabetes, HIV, etc.
Ensure continuity of patient care through exchange of information and communication with the patient, family members, and other service providers who ma be involved with the patient
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, making referrals ad providing supports to patients of BWFHT
Build relationships with various community partners
Act as a resource for the team in assessing other social agencies and supports
Reporting:
Receive referrals from medical and other healthcare practitioners and consult with these referring practitioners to provide timely and optimal care for their patients
Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Complete and maintain all necessary documentation as per act and professional standards
Secure resources by preparing reports, competing application forms/letters as required
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
University Degree or College Diploma of advanced Chiropody or equivalent
Member in good standing with College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Bilingual (French and English) an asset
A minimum of two years experience in a community and/or primary health care 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
Competitive wage based on level of experience
Collaborative working environment
Opportunity to learn and grow in your career
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please note that related education/experience, and the ability to work in a fully paperless environment (EMR) are essential qualifications for this position.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
(To whom the incumbent reports to for different aspects of their job); The incumbent reports to the Executive Director.
RELATIONSHIPS
CONTACTS
Internally: Successful and effective relations with the Administration Team, Support Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Physicians, and other departmental employees.
Externally: Successful and effective relations with patients, community partners, Chiropody community of practice and other clients that present themselves via telephone, in writing or in person.
Closing Date
: Until position has been filled
Please apply online. We thank all applicants for applying; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ByWard Family Health Team is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at
[email protected]
and specify the nature of your accommodation request.
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