Chiropodist

at  Oakville Foot Clinic

COMPANY

Oakville Foot Clinic
Oakville Foot Clinic is an established leading foot clinic in the Halton region, operating successfully since 1982! Our freshly renovated, chiropodist owned clinic is located conveniently in the heart of Oakville, ON between the Glen Abbey and Kerr St Village neighbourhoods. At our state-of-the-art clinic, we are dedicated to comprehensive podiatric foot and ankle care, ranging from conservative treatment to minor surgical therapies. We gladly service patients of all ages in a warm and welcoming environment. We are passionate about patient centred care and strive to put patients’ best interests and wellbeing first! Feet are our foundation, when they hurt - the whole body suffers.We are hiring a part-time Chiropodist, with potential to grow. Our ideal candidate will perform foot assessments, treatments, provide health education/counselling and other clinical foot care management plans to the full scope of Chiropody practice and according to the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. We are looking for a clinician who is enthusiastic, competent, professional, patient-focused and dedicated to lifelong learning. Experienced chiropodists and new grads are welcome to apply. Candidates will be selected based on their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid license to practice as a Chiropodist in Ontario
• Registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and all insurance providers
• Professional Liability Insurance in keeping with the College’s Standards
• Proven experience in providing chiropody/podiatry services, preferably in a clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of foot anatomy, biomechanics, and common foot conditions.
• Proficiency in conducting foot assessments, diagnosing foot conditions, and developing treatment plans.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach towards patient care, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively explain diagnoses, treatment options, and foot care instructions to patients.
• Positive, friendly demeanour with ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Inherit and build own caseload
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other primary clinical foot care activities to the full scope of Chiropody practice and according to the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Provide thorough and timely foot care for our clients
• Perform detailed biomechanical assessments, prescribe & modify custom foot orthoses, provide nail surgeries, custom foot orthotics, stockings, footwear & bracing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including treatment plans & progress notes
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing clinical education, training
• Make referrals to internal and external services and advocate on behalf of clients as appropriate
• Maintain competence, patient confidentiality and license to practice