Chiropodist

Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC), a multi-site health centre with locations in St. Jacobs, Wellesley, Linwood and New Hamburg. WCHC requires a Chiropodist for the New Hamburg site . This position is permanent part-time for 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE). The Chiropodist will develop and maintain a full range of chiropody services to WCHC and sustain therapeutic relationship with clients.

Skills and experience

• Graduated from an accredited school of chiropody and be licensed by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Has a minimum 2-year experience in the field in a primary care setting an asset. New graduates will be considered.
• Skills/experience to fulfil major functions of role: assist in managing foot disorders, assess, diagnose, prescribe, and carryout treatments related to foot.
• Perform and maintain best practices for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of medical equipment and workplace.
• Skills/experience in providing educational sessions of a preventative nature.
• Strong communication, organizational, and issue management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, within the inter-disciplinary team setting and with clients and community members.
• Supervision of others: students, as mutually agreed by Chiropodist and WCHC Management Team
• Strong facility with computer; previous experience with electronic medical records would be an asset.
• Car required for home visits when needed.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Permanent Part-time

Vacancy Type: New

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of $74,406 to $82,340 per year (pro-rated to working status)
• 4 weeks paid vacation (pro-rated to working status)
• 18 Sick Days per year (pro-rated to working status)
• 10 Professional Development days per year (pro-rated to working status)
• Enrolment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Woolwich Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants' needs.