Full-Time Chiropodist - June 2026

Humber River FHT•Toronto, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of the Humber River Family Health Team (HRFHT) and an integral part of an Interprofessional health care team, the chiropodist will provide a full range of quality foot care to all HRFHT patients. The range of services includes active treatment of acute pathological foot conditions, surgical procedures, and preventive & palliative foot care.

Requirements

B.Sc. and licensing/registration by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Work effectively, both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Proven flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional training or knowledge in the areas of chronic disease management and geriatrics is considered an asset.
Experience with EMR is an asset.

Responsibilities

Assessment of foot disorders or dysfunctions and their treatment, by therapeutic, orthotic, or palliative means.
Differentiating between disorders of the foot arising from systemic or general disease and those arising from local, structural and/or functional disorders.
Recognizing patients having conditions beyond their scope of practice and referring to other appropriate health care professionals (e.g. primary care provider).
Designing and implementing a management plan based on the presenting conditions and the patient’s individual needs. The Chiropodist will reinforce and encourage patient responsibility and participation in the management plan.
Communicating foot health education in a variety of settings to patients, Interprofessional health care professionals (IHPs) or other concerned individuals.
Ensuring appropriate antiseptic techniques, safe procedures and isolation practices are maintained in the clinical and/or surgical setting; and providing a safe environment for patients, practitioners and others in the clinic.
Plans for future clinics to ensure that HRFHT clinical goals and objectives are met and that HRFHT mission and vision statements are at the core of service delivery.
Ensures safe working practices and that all clinical equipment is in satisfactory operating condition.
Maintains and upgrades knowledge and skills regarding new procedures, methods and equipment through attendance at relevant seminars and educational programs, prepares quarterly reports, and monitors daily statistical data.
Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of chronic disease and health promotion and illness prevention programs and services.