Physiotherapist, Inpatient

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is hiring a Physiotherapist for the Toronto Western Hospital site. The role involves providing physiotherapy within Allied Health and emergency settings, including weekends on rotation.

This permanent part-time position (0.6 FTE) offers full-time hours until March 31, 2027, with a closing date of Nov 6, 2026. Salary ranges from $44.45 to $55.57 per hour, 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Science (Physiotherapy) or recognized equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Experience in assessment and treatment of critical care, acute surgical and general medicine patients
• Minimum one year related experience
• Oxygen titration and suctioning experience

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient information and collaborates with the interprofessional team
• Conducts initial screening and formal/informal assessments
• Develops a clinical impression and treatment plan
• Communicates results to patient and care team; adjusts treatment plans as needed
• Coordinates education of learners and staff; participates in quality initiatives
• Leads or participates in research studies related to physiotherapy
• Monitors quality indicators and uses outcome measures to assess interventions

Skills

Critical care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Tools

HOOPP access

Job description

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 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. www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health, Emergency Dept and ALC Unit
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Salary Range: $44.45 to 55.57 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Tuesday to Friday, 10 pm to 8pm, rotational weekends
Status: Permanent Part Time (0.6 FTE), with Full time hours until March 31, 2027.
Closing Date: Nov 6, 2026

Position Summary

The Physiotherapist (PT) is an integral member of the Physiotherapy service, Allied Health, clinical programs and will work occasional weekends. 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.

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
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of critical care, acute surgical and general medicine patients experience required
• Minimum One (1) year related experience
• Oxygen titration and suctioning experience and rostering of skills
• Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, (1991) and the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the physiotherapist role
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job

Additional Information

Why join 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.