UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

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Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Schroeder Arthritis Institute 
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Clinic Manager 
Hours: 15 hours per week 
Shifts: 2 weekdays per week
Status: Permanent Part Time
Closing Date: October 27, 2025

Position Summary 
The Schroeder Arthritis Institute is the largest multidisciplinary arthritis hub in Canada, integrating medical, surgical and basic science aspects of Hand, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis and Rheumatology with a goal of making a global impact in discovery, learning and patient care.

The Orthopedic Program within the Schroeder Arthritis Institute is embarking on advancing integrated Arthritis care for the future to improve patient and essential care partner experience and outcomes throughout their care journey. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Chiropodist to join our dynamic Fracture Clinic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a hospital-based, interprofessional environment alongside orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, orthopaedic technologists, and allied health professionals, providing comprehensive foot and ankle care to a diverse patient population.

Duties

• Full scope of practice according to the standards of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario
• Assessment and treatment of foot conditions, including but not limited to diabetic foot care, nail care, biomechanical assessments, custom orthotic casting and dispensing, wound care, measuring for compression stockings, and procedures such as PNA/TNA/soft tissue lesion excisions
• Initiates and collaborates with patients and other health professionals and physicians to:
  • Systematically collect data about the health of each patient for initial screening, in-depth assessment, on-going monitoring and reassessment
  • Identify priorities and strategies or interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment programs that achieve the optimal outcome for each patient
  • Safely and effectively perform the strategies and interventions directed by the treatment program
  • Systemically evaluate the extent to which optimal outcomes have been achieved
• Develops, coordinates and participates in professional development /educational activities/programs to ensure excellence in the provision of chiropody services
• Participates in communication activities to maintain and continually enhance the coordination and quality of chiropody services
• Participates in quality management activities

• Graduate of a recognized Chiropody or Podiatric Medicine program
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Chiropodist of Ontario (COCOO) required
• Degree and/or Master’s level education, preferred
• Experience working/teaching in field within last 12 months, preferred
• Certification by, and membership in OSC and CFPM, preferred
• Current CPR and basic first aid
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.