Pedorthist (Independent Contractor)

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity that helps you build a strong patient base while also being clinically challenged as a Pedorthist, LMC Footcare may be the right opportunity for you!  
About LMC Healthcare:
LMC Footcare is part of LMC Healthcare, Canada’s largest specialist care provider, with 65% of all Ontario Endocrinologists practicing within our clinics. As national leaders in diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism, LMC operates 11 multi-disciplinary centres and 20 clinical research sites, transforming care by making it more accessible, comprehensive, and patient-centered.
Professionally managed by Harvard- and Stanford-trained leaders and supported by ongoing private equity investment, LMC offers unmatched clinical infrastructure, mentorship, and long-term stability — all while fostering a collaborative team culture.
Our team:
Our skilled team consists of Medical Specialists including Endocrinologists, Pharmacists, Optometrists, Nutritionists, Psychologists, Chiropodists, Pedorthists, and the Centricity research team. All working together as a cohesive team to best manage patient care.
Patient base:
LMC has developed an extensive internal and external patient referral system which leads to a wide variety of patients seeking care in our clinics. We are committed to providing care and treatment to all types of patients with simple to complex footcare concerns.  Our typical patient base consists of patients living with diabetes as well as those with biomechanical concerns as well as skin and nail conditions.
IT systems:
We value being able to provide exceptional care in an efficient manner. Our interconnected PIPPEDA compliant EMR, CRM, online booking, billing, reminder and LMS systems allow just that. Moreover, they allow our entire team to collaborate on patient care.
Our clinics are additionally supported by skilled Medical Office Administrators, so you can focus on patient care while we handle scheduling, patient communications, and administrative tasks.
Here is a link to learn more about what makes working at LMC different than all the rest: Careers
Currently, our rapidly growing team is in need of a contracted part-time Pedorthist who can work at our LMC Ottawa location. 
More about the opportunity:

• Unmatched referral network of LMC Endocrinologists and family physicians.
• Existing patient demand.
• Internal and external marketing programs so that you can have a continuously growing patient base from both LMC specialists as well as family physicians.
• Extensive product knowledge training (orthotics, compression, OTCs etc.).
• Direct support from the Footcare Division’s Manager, Medical Education and Clinical Operations, Chiropody Coordinator, Medical Office Assistant and Medical Representative.
• Support to assist with your onboarding, product conversions, clinical supplies, operational procedures, IT etc.

Responsibilities:

• Full scope of practice according to the standards of the College of Pedorthics of Canada.
• Providing patient care including and not limited to nail and callous care, wart treatments, treating chronic and acute wounds, performing soft tissue surgeries, biomechanical and gait analysis for offloading purposes.
• Collaborating with an inter-professional team including Endocrinologists, Nurses, Diabetes Educators, Pharmacists, etc.
• Ensuring treatment rooms and equipment are all well maintained.
• Providing foot education to patients and other local professionals.
• Networking with community physicians.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expertise in providing care to individuals with diabetes.
• Proficiency in use of EMR systems.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Canadian Certified Pedorthist C. Ped (C)
• Member in good standing with College of Pedorthics of Canada without limitations.

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]
LMC Healthcare is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted. 
We thank all candidates, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.