Chiropodist

Job Description

As a key member of the hemodialysis care team at Wiliam Osler Health System, the chiropodist will work on the hemodialysis unit(s) to provide preventative foot screening and active care of foot pathology to all chronic hemodialysis unit patients.
 

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the college of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Graduate of a recognized Chiropody or Podiatric Medicine Program
• Experience and implementation of training and practice guidelines of Diabetes Canada, Wounds Canada and the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot.
• 1 year experience preferred
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Experience and implementation of training and practice guidelines of Diabetes Canada, Wounds Canada and the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot.[JB2.1]
• Experience in the area of advanced wound care is an asset.
• Experience working with a variety of populations (e.g. seniors, newcomers, LGBTQ+, individuals with chronic and acute conditions, Indigenous peoples) is an asset
• Work effectively, both independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas

Accountabilities:

• Deliver patient care on the hemodialysis units of the hospital network (William Osler Health System) in accordance with all hospital policies
• Implement and deliver periodic (every 6 weeks) foot screening for all chronic hemodialysis unit patients
• Provide education to patients and their caregivers on foot health
• Provide education to the interprofessional hemodialysis unit care team on preventative food care and the treatment of foot complications
• Maintain accurate clinical care records of all patient encounters as per hospital policy.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team
• Lead role to standardize foot care across dialysis population and provide direction and support (contributing to patient care plan) of patients with active foot complications
• Patients with active foot complications: identifying what they can/can’t manage and initiate treatment
• Recognize patients having conditions beyond their scope of practice and, in consultation with the nephrologist and the hemodialysis unit care team, initiate care  strategies  including investigations, treatment and referral to other health care professionals (e.g. wound clinic, vascular surgery, infectious disease)
• Provides information, assistance or service in support of others – ie. to collect or process information or date for use by other jobs.

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days, 8 hours including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $41.24 per hour
Maximum: $53.49 per hour

Applications are still open for external applicants

Internal application deadline: October 30, 2026

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