Chiropodist
Royal Victoria Regional Health CentreBarrie, ON, CA30+ days ago
Salary
CA$110,000.00–CA$150,000.00 yearly
Job descriptionMinimum of two year’s working knowledge / experience in soft-tissue surgery, wound care, foot biomechanics, ulcer debridement, offloading modalities, orthotic and footwear fittings Relevant experience as a diabetes educator Health care knowledge base developed through previous experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Critical thinking, decision making and analysis skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Empathetic and effective ability to build rapport with patients Self-motivated, and able to work autonomously Willing to work collaboratively in a high paced team environment Assessment and treatment of diabetic foot wounds, which includes the following : debridement, dressing recommendations, antibiotic prescriptions, and pressure off loading. Continuous monitoring and care is required, which may include the following : callus reduction, nail care or removal, footwear fitting and adjusting and a yearly assessment to determine level of foot pathology risk. Includes education for patients, staff, and the community. During their initial assessment, provide new patients with information on the diabetes foot and the prevention of complications. Provide staff with education through membership on the RVH wound care team and in-services. Deliver information to the community via lectures, wound education days, and through membership on the Simcoe County Wound Care Team. Provide wound management and general care for compromised diabetes patients. Provide biomechanical assessments, followed by foot casting Responsible for orthotic fittings, adjustments, and manufacturing, as well as footwear fittings. Off-loading pressure is a key element in healing pressure sores May include providing the following : monthly statistics, professional practice meetings, RVH Wound Care Team meetings, and staff meetings
We are seeking a Regular Full-time or Regular Part-time Chiropodist to join our Team! For questions, please contact Ben McIsaac, Manager, Adult Ambulatory Medicine & Innisfil Wellness Clinic at 705-728-9090 ext. 48240 or .
The Chiropodist is required to provide diabetic foot ulcer management, which can include diabetic foot wound care, prevention, education, screening, inpatient foot care, wound management, orthotic manufacturing and dispensing.
Qualifications :
- Registered in good standing with the College of Chiropodist's of Ontario
- Three-Year Diploma of Chiropody (DCh)
- Undergraduate Degree in related discipline
- Member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario (mandatory)
- Valid CPR Certification (an asset)
- Minimum 50 hours of continuing education over the past two years
- Post-Graduate courses, including Local Anesthesia and soft tissue surgery (an asset)
Experience :
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Responsibilities :
Diabetes Foot Wound Care
Diabetes Wound Prevention
Diabetes Foot Health Education
In-Patient Foot Health
Orthotic Manufacturing and Dispensing
Administrative Duties