Acute Trauma & Neuro Physiotherapist

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Toronto is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Trauma and Neurosurgery unit. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis within scope, and promoting movement and function across the care continuum.

Candidates should be licensed in Ontario, hold a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork abilities. The hospital emphasizes accessible care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas.
• Must hold a Master’s Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Physiotherapy.
• Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period).
• As required by the program, must be rostered with the CPO to perform the activity: Administering a Substance by Inhalation.
• Recent acute post-surgical rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Recent acute neurological rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Recent critical care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care.
• Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community.
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care.
• Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization.
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards.
• Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Prioritization

Advocacy

Flexibility

Adaptability

Professional development

Education

Master’s degree in Physiotherapy

Licensed by College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO)

BLS certification

Roster with CPO for administering inhalation

Job description

Unity Health Toronto is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Trauma and Neurosurgery unit. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis within scope, and promoting movement and function across the care continuum.

Candidates should be licensed in Ontario, hold a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork abilities. The hospital emphasizes accessible care and ongoing professional development.