Chiropodist

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: TRI - Bickle Centre, UC and Lyndhurst 
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: 16 hours per week
Status: Part time ( 2 weekdays per week)
Closing Date: December 31, 2025

To inspire, invent and deliver tomorrow’s care Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) are continuing to build on the promise that Ontarians can expect to receive comprehensive and coordinated health care. Ontario Health has announced a phased introduction of integrated clinical pathways for OHTs to facilitate the delivery of proactive evidence-based care for patients with specific conditions. Over time, OHTs will implement pathways for people living with congestive health failure (CHF), diabetes (focused on avoiding amputation), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), stroke and mental health. The Mid-West Toronto OHT, which includes UHN, has been selected as the demonstration site for diabetes avoiding amputation pathways and we anticipate the opportunity to apply for more demonstration opportunities. This is an excellent start that demonstrates the close connection between the MWT-OHT Secretariat and the MWT-OHT partners working closely together to deliver exceptional services and care to patients in both acute and community settings. This role will be directly involved with the design and creation of new and innovative models of care in limb preservation.

If you have a passion for improving patient care and the desire and energy to make change in healthcare please consider joining us.

Position Summary 

The Chiropodist is a primary health care provider with expertise in foot care and foot health. As an independent practitioner, the Chiropodist assesses and treats disorders of the foot using conservative methods. This position is responsible for providing chiropody services to all patients, including those who are at UHN sites, as well as offsite in community settings to individuals who are homeless, seniors and people living with diabetes. Through education and awareness, the Chiropodist promotes foot health. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Chiropodist acts as a consultant, participating in holistic client-centered care.

Duties

• Full scope of practice according to the standards of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario.
• Assessment and treatment of foot conditions, including but not limited to diabetic foot care, nail care, biomechanical assessments, custom orthotic casting and dispensing, wound care, measuring for compression stockings, and procedures such as PNA/TNA/soft tissue lesion excisions.
• Initiates and collaborates with patients, community residents and other health professionals and physicians to:
  • systematically collect data about the health of each patient for initial screening, in-depth assessment, on-going monitoring and reassessment.
  • identify priorities and strategies or interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment programs that achieve the optimal outcome for each patient.
  • safely and effectively perform the strategies and interventions directed by the treatment program.
  • systemically evaluate the extent to which optimal outcomes have been achieved.
• Develops and provides education on foot health and services in clinical, community and in group settings to lay individuals as well as medical and paramedical teams.
• Direct involvement in the design and creation of new innovative models of care in limb preservation.
• Develops, coordinates and participates in professional development /educational activities/programs to ensure excellence in the provision of chiropody services.
• Participates in communication activities to maintain and continually enhance the coordination and quality of chiropody services.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Completes daily instrument reprocessing; follows all IPAC procedures.
• Manages chiropody inventory.
• Completes accurate and timely clinical records and supports program data collection
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.