Physiotherapist

Company Description

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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Job Description

Union: CUPE HC
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Hillcrest Reactivation Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary Range: $54.08 per hour (start rate non-negotiable)
Hours: 4 days/week
Shifts: Days - 8 hour shifts
Status: Temporary Part-Time (up to 12 months, with possible extension)
Closing Date: November 17, 2026

Position Summary

The Physiotherapist (PT) is an integral member of the Physiotherapy service, Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. Through the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the PT enhances the quality of life of patients by utilizing best practice and providing assessment and treatment for a mixed patient population in Reactivation.

Duties

Principal responsibilities include: collaborating with interprofessional team in providing patient focused care; communicating effectively with patients, families, and colleagues; participating in Program planning/development, professional and hospital initiatives supporting quality management and research; supervising Physiotherapy students for clinical education; interacting with volunteers; complying with and committing to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• At minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy
• Minimum of 3 years working as a Physiotherapist
• Member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario;
• Canadian Physiotherapy Association membership preferred
• Membership in the Ontario Physiotherapy Association preferred
• Membership in the preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Experience in geriatrics and rehabilitation preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skill

Additional Information

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.