| POSITION DESCRIPTION | FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION
PART-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION
SALARY RANGE: $71,709 - $84,364 (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT)
Benefits include:
• Extended Health and Dental benefits including Life, AD&D and LTD
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days)
• Professional development time and funds
South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.
The Chiropodist practices as a member of SRCHC’s multidisciplinary primary health team. The goal is to optimize the mobility, comfort and independence of patients from all age groups and emphasizes health promotion and client education. Working onsite is required.
Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care working within the licensed scope of practice:
• Screens new patients and refers for emergency care as needed
• Obtains a complete chiropody history, assessing client's foot health status and developing and implementing a management plan in conjunction with the client
• Assesses, recognizes and treats diseases and disorders of the foot area, including prescribing medications within scope, ordering (through Physicians) diagnostic tests and using palliative and physical treatment modalities
• Provides wound care with appropriate medication prescription and case management
• Performs invasive procedures and minor surgery on the foot as necessary
• Diagnoses, prescribes, fits and manufactures orthotics
• Provides foot care, foot wear and foot health education to patients as needed
• Maintains complete and accurate medical records in accordance with the regulatory agency's standards of practice and the policies of the health centre
• Participates in chart reviews and discussion of problem cases
• Communicates patient test findings and on-going treatment plan to other health care professionals
• Provides home visit services within the CHC catchment areas as required
• Provides foot care services in designated outreach settings
• Makes appropriate referrals to external and internal services to address clients’ social determinants of health
Health Promotion and Education
• Works within own team and other teams across the organization to develop chiropody health promotion activities in the community by identifying chiropody needs and increasing awareness of services
• Provides education/in-services to CHC staff as needed/required
• Provides education/ in-services to other health professionals in the community
• Collaborates within own team and other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups
Administration
• Assists in the administration of the CHC by identifying the need for and developing protocols and procedures to improve client services
• Maintains complete and accurate clinical records
• Participates in all relevant CHC meetings as required
• Provides statistical information as required by the centre
• Assists in the planning and programming of CHC services by participating in committees and meetings and sharing information obtained through contact with clients, and contributing to planning and budget processes
• Maintains and develops professional competence through appropriate continuing education
• All other duties as required
Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited college of podiatric/chiropodial medicine (Designation: D.Ch., D.Pod.M., D.P.M.)
• Member in good standing (current registration) with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Full license, including administering substances by injection and prescribing drugs
• Certification in Local Anaesthesia, Soft Tissue Surgery, Injections, Pharmacology is preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience, preferably in a primary care or community health setting
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care and resources
For full position details and application instructions, please refer to our website at: https://www.srchc.ca/careers/#open-positions
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