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Posted on November 18, 2024 by Employer details Vaughan CHC
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*Chiropodist (Site: 716 The Queensway South, Keswick, ON)* *Permanent, Part-time (17.5 hours per week)* *Annual salary: $63,025.80 - $74,148 (to be pro-rated to Part-time) + HOOPP* _*We offer a competitive benefits package (to be prorated to part-time): 3 weeks paid vacation; paid sick time; flexible work hours and no shift work.*_ _*We are a proud participant of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Canada?s largest and most respected pension plan that provides a secure monthly income at retirement.*_ *BACKGROUND* *About the Clinic*: Our clinic operates as an Inter-professional Primary Care Team (IPCT) optimizing the principles of population health management, designed to provide comprehensive and patient-centered care. We aim to deliver holistic services that address both medical and social determinants of health. Our clinic serves diverse populations, including vulnerable and equity-deserving communities, by offering in-person, virtual, and mobile health services. By deploying a novel team-based care approach with team members working to the top of their scope, we strive to improve health outcomes and ensure equitable access to care for all our patients. We are committed to Indigenous and trauma-informed care, as well as providing care to the homeless. Support for training to provide such care will be provided. Note that the role's deliverables and responsibilities may evolve to match provincial and or local OHT priorities. *Location*: The Chiropodist will work at the Keswick clinic site (716 The Queensway South, Keswick, ON) and will be required to travel within York Region & South Simcoe to provide client care at other locations and attend staff training or other meetings. *POSITION SUMMARY* The Chiropodist provides comprehensive foot care services within the Inter-professional Primary Care Team (IPCT), focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot conditions. This role includes assessing, treating, and preventing diseases, dysfunctions, or disorders of the foot through therapeutic, surgical, palliative, and orthotic means. The Chiropodist will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure holistic, patient-centered care, especially for vulnerable and equity-deserving populations. *KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* · Perform clinical duties by assessing clients for routine foot health and illness care, treating, and preventing disease, dysfunction, or disorders of the foot by therapeutic, surgical, palliative or orthotic means, as well as prescribing medications within the scope of the license. The performance of surgical procedures includes the injection of prescribed medications. · Collaborate with Primary Care Provider (PCP) and other members of the IPCT to develop a care plan and adjust the plan based on patient progress and emerging health needs. · Develop, implement, and evaluate chiropody services. · Ensure that up-to-date infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices are followed, and chiropody resources and equipment are maintained. · Provide education and support to patients and their families, empowering them with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective self-management. · Maintain a comprehensive understanding of available external programs and resources to ensure that patients are appropriately referred to these programs to enhance their care, providing additional support and resources beyond the IPCT clinic. · Work closely with the IPCT to ensure seamless patient care, maintaining accurate documentation of all patient interactions and care provided in the electronic medical record (EMR) system. *QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS* · Graduate of an accredited school of Chiropody or Podiatry · Active registration and good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario; and proof of professional liability insurance. · Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in the underlying theory and practical application of chiropo- LocationKeswick, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$63,025 to $74,148YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9531907427
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