Company Description

Position: Chiropodist
Department: Chiropody Clinic
Status: Temporary Part-Time (1 day per week)
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $46.10 - $50.37 per hour (To commensurate with experience)
Length of Contract: 1 year
Vacancies: 1

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

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Job Description

We are seeking a licensed Chiropodist to join our clinic on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive foot care services, with a particular focus on assessment and treatment of foot wounds. This role also involves supervising and mentoring chiropody students, ensuring they gain valuable clinical experience in wound management and overall patient care.

The Chiropodist is responsible for modelling and demonstrating best practices in clinical foot care in accordance with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario standards. This is a critical role that combines excellence in clinical teaching for students while delivering high quality patient care.

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, with particular focus on acute and chronic foot wounds. Ability to provide full scope of practice.
• Perform wound care procedures including debridement, dressings, infection control, and offloading techniques.
• Supervise and guide chiropody students during clinical sessions where appropriate, fostering their skills in wound care and patient management.
• Deliver teaching moments and case-based learning in alignment with clinic’s educational objectives.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention, foot health, and ongoing care strategies.
• Deliver educational sessions to the community on topics such as foot health, wound prevention, and diabetes-related foot care.
• Collaborate with faculty and healthcare team members to maintain high standards of patient care and teaching.
• Initiate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to achieve the optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation in compliance with regulator standards.
• Incorporate the use of AI tools and technologies to support clinical decision making, enhance teaching and improve patient care outcomes.
• Participate in or support research initiatives related to foot health, wound care, and chiropody education.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodist of Ontario required.
• Demonstrated experience in foot wound management and general chiropody practice.
• IIWCC or MClSc in Wound Healing or equivalent considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills to support patients, student learning and community engagement.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development.
• Excellent time management and stress management skills are required.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Current CPR and basic first aid
• Current Vulnerability Sector Check
• All immunizations current and up to date

Additional Information

Why join Michener?

Working at The Michener Institute means that you are building a career alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and educators in Canada. Michener is integrated with UHN, Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital, and offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at Michener.

• Extended Health Care (including paramedical) coverage
• Dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Professional Development funding for courses, conferences, seminars, and textbooks
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gym, etc.)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.