Registered Chiropodist – Family Health Team, Toronto Western Hospital

Job title: Registered Chiropodist – Family Health Team, Toronto Western Hospital

Company: University Health Network

Job description: JOB POSTING #871265

Position: REGISTERED CHIROPODIST
Site: Toronto Western Family Health Team – 440 Bathurst St.
Department: Toronto Western Family Health Team
Reports To: Manager
Scale/Grade: D0:05
Salary Range: $30.18 to $37.72 per hour (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full Time (Approximately 18 months)

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Registered Chiropodist in our Family Health Team.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Toronto Western Hospital has been serving the health care needs of its culturally diverse local community for more than 100 years. Today, the hospital provides highly specialized tertiary care to people from surrounding areas and across Canada.

As a world leader in neural and sensory science, Toronto Western Hospital is constantly pushing the boundaries of research, offering pioneering treatments and using state-of-the-art technology. The hospital has a strong community and population health program, providing innovative programs for and information to seniors, diabetes patients, and many multicultural groups. .

The Toronto Western Family Health Team (Bathurst site) provides comprehensive primary care. As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the chiropodist will provide assessment of the foot and the treatment and prevention of diseases, disorders or dysfunctions of the foot by therapeutic, orthotic or palliative means. The chiropodist also acts as a consultant, participating in holistic client-centered care provided by the TW FHT, and through education and awareness promotes foot health. The chiropodist, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of her certificate of registration may perform certain authorized acts as specified in Bill 45, subsection 5.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At minimum, a completion of postgraduate Chiropody program, or recognized equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario required
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.)
• Two (2) years related experience
• Working with diverse multicultural, socially and economically stratified populations
• Community experience an asset
• Experience working with medically compromised clients (e.g. Diabetes, CVD, etc.); knowledge and experience in wound care, biomechanics, and diabetic foot.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain departmental linkages
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Customer service oriented with the ability to use tact, judgment and diplomacy when dealing with patient needs
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation required
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
• Fine motor dexterity

POSTED DATE: February 5, 2021 CLOSING DATE: Until filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have maintained satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Expected salary: $30.18 – 37.72 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 07 Feb 2021 07:21:12 GMT