Chiropodist
- ON, Canada
$35.05 to $42.22 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $35.05 to $42.22 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3–5 years of clinical experience in chiropody (community health, hospital, or private practice) considered an asset
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Chiropodist
Location: Scarborough, ON (Multi-site / Community-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours/week) or Part-Time 1 Year Contract (28 or 17.5 hours/week)
Compensation: $35.05 – $42.22/hour
Union: SEIU | Pension: HOOPP
Reports To: Interprofessional Primary Care Manager
About the Role
Prosperity Workforce Solutions is hiring on behalf of a community health organization in Scarborough seeking a dedicated Chiropodist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered foot care services.
This role supports underserved and at-risk populations within a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment. You will play a key role in advancing accessible, culturally responsive care, working alongside an interprofessional team to improve patient outcomes and community health.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of foot-related conditions in accordance with professional standards
- Provide a range of clinical services, including:
- Surgical foot care
- Orthotic casting and footwear assessments
- Wound care management
- Deliver preventative care, patient education, and health counseling
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records (EMR), including charting, audits, and participation in case conferences
- Contribute to program development, implementation, and evaluation initiatives
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and coordinate referrals as needed
- Support clinic operations, including ordering supplies and equipment
- Participate in student mentorship and preceptorship opportunities
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree from a recognized university
- Diploma from an accredited Chiropody program
- Active registration and good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Experience
- 3–5 years of clinical experience in chiropody (community health, hospital, or private practice) considered an asset
- New graduates and candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply
- Experience working with diabetic patients is an asset
- Exposure to program development and evaluation is an asset
- Experience with EMR systems (e.g., PS Suite, Nightingale) preferred
Core Competencies
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse communities
- Proficiency with medical software and computer systems
- Additional language skills are considered an asset
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Working Conditions
- Travel between multiple clinic locations within Scarborough
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
- Participation in team meetings across various sites
Make a meaningful impact by delivering compassionate, community-based care to those who need it most.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The chiropodist at Prosperity Workforce Solutions will assess, diagnose and treat foot conditions, including surgery, orthotics and wound care. They will also provide preventive care and patient education, keep electronic medical records up to date, and work with a team across several community clinics.
Requirements
Candidates need a chiropody diploma from an accredited program, an undergraduate degree, and active registration with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Three to five years of clinical experience is an asset, though new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Skills
- Foot surgery
- Orthotic casting
- Footwear assessment
- Wound care
- Diabetic foot care
- Patient education
- Health counselling
- EMR charting
- PS Suite
- Nightingale
- Medical software
- Case conferences
- Program development
- Program evaluation
- Care coordination
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Time management
- Cultural competency
- CPR
- First Aid
Benefits
- HOOPP pension
- Union membership (SEIU)
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- chiropodist
- chiropody
- podiatry
- podiatrist
- foot care
- foot surgery
- orthotics
- orthotic casting
- wound care
- diabetic foot care
- preventive care
- patient education
- electronic medical records
- EMR
- PS Suite
- Nightingale
- interprofessional care
- community health
- Scarborough
- College of Chiropodists of Ontario
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Retirement plan
Licences and certifications
- College of Chiropodists of Ontario registration
- CPR
- First Aid
Tools
- PS Suite
- Nightingale
- EMR systems
- medical software
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Chiropody