Physiotherapist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Allied Health team at Toronto General Hospital. This temporary full-time position focuses on oncology patients and involves patient assessments, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Access to Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts on travel, restaurants, parking, etc.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physiotherapy required.
• Experience with Oncology patients preferred.
• Minimum one year of related experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team members.
• Participate in research studies related to physiotherapy.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Clinical Judgment

Computer Proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Science (Physiotherapy)

Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Job description

• Department: Allied Health and Hyperbaric Chamber

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time (November 30, 2026)
Closing Date: July 18, 2025

The Physiotherapist (PT) is an integral member of the Physiotherapy service and Allied Health. Through the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the PT enhances the quality of life of patients by planning and implementing individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning and cardio-respiratory health, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. This position would primarily focus on the Solid Tumor oncology population.

Duties

• Gathers patient information, including: observing and interviewing the patient and essential care partners; reviewing and interpreting pertinent patient documentation and health records; attending and participating in rounds, clinics, and case management meetings; actively collaborates with interprofessional team member
• Conducts initial screening and both formal and informal assessment protocols to assess patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, perceptual, and cognitive status
• Analyzes all collected data to develop a clinical impression, formulate a treatment plan and consultation recommendations
• Communicates the results of the assessment/clinical impression to the patient, essential care partners and health care team; if the results of the assessment indicate, then communicates a diagnosis identifying a disease, physical disorder, or dysfunction as the cause of the patient’s symptoms as per the controlled act of communicating a diagnosis in the RHPA. Implements modifications and shifts in individualized treatment programs in order to reflect the patient’s changing needs, as appropriate.
• Coordinates and/or participates in the education of students/learners, hospital staff and the community as well as maintaining excellence in the provision of physiotherapy services through ongoing professional development.
• Leads and/or participates in research studies related to physiotherapy
• Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality indicators as per the Quality Programs of Allied Health, the Clinical Unit or Corporate Program of the University Health Network
• Critically appraises, chooses, and implements outcome measures to assess the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Science (Physiotherapy) or recognized equivalent based on Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Minimum one (1) year related experience

• Experience with Oncology patient population preferred
• Experience in an acute care hospital environment essential (e.g., experience in the assessment and treatment of critical care, surgical and nephrology and cardiac patients an asset)
• Oxygen titration and suctioning experience and rostering of skills
• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, (1991)
• Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
• Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
• Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the physiotherapist
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
• Computer proficiency

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.

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.