Posted November 1, 2024

Rainville Health

Is currently recruiting qualified applicants for the following new position:

Chiropodist Intern

Under the supervision of a mentor, the Chiropodist will provide patients with a management plan and medical foot health treatment to the full scope allowed under the Chiropody Act of 1991. The Chiropodist intern will create a safe and healthy environment for patients and fellow staff.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Keep treatment rooms prepared and assist with the flow of clients.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment.
• Collaborate with and refer patients beyond your scope to other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Provide full scope Chiropody to current COCCO standards and guidelines. 
• Accurately document every client encounter. 
• Educate clients and their families on achieving and maintaining optimal foot health by assisting with intake, following up after procedures, and supporting assessments.
  
• Function as a collaborative clinical team member, which includes Chiropodists, Registered Practical Nurses, a Pedorthist, an Orthotic Technician, and support staff, to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Work with allied health professionals to deliver a team-based treatment approach.
• Consistently demonstrate knowledge and expertise in professional practice, including letter writing and charting.
• Prepare treatment rooms, handle clean equipment, and ensure proper sterilization procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to exceeding patient needs by providing education to clients and their families to help them achieve and maintain optimal foot health.
• Exhibit strong communication skills: actively listen for clarity and understanding, speak honestly and professionally, and complete charting with accurate documentation of the client’s condition.
• Treat each patient and family member with respect, kindness, and compassion.
• Align with the office's core values of Integrity, compassion, competency, trustworthiness, and efficiency.
• Deliver a product of fully managed patients.  

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Qualifications:

• Be registered in Ontario as a Chiropodist
• Have a full-scope to current licensing
• Customer service experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential for medical reports and educational and promotional activities
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to effectively interact within a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Flexible to meet changing department/service needs
• Computer skills and be able to adapt to a changing AI environment. 
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position

Eligible applicants must be a recent College or a University graduate within the last 3 years. 

Interested applicants must submit their applications to be considered.

To be eligible, candidates must meet the criteria set out by the NOHFC employment funding program. This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the workforce development program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream

Send your resume to info@rainvillehealth.com

We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.