Physiotherapist - Spinal Cord Rehab Program

UHN Research; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

UHN is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Spinal Cord Rehab Program at the Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre. This part-time role involves patient education, assessment, treatment, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to improve spinal cord injury rehabilitation outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s in Physiotherapy, Ontario licensure, and at least 2 years in neuro rehab; spinal cord experience and NDT/Bobath certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Science (Physiotherapy) or recognized equivalent based on Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and ability to practise without restriction
• Minimum two (2) years related experience in neuro rehab preferred
• Experience in spinal cord rehab preferred
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
• NDT/Bobath certification preferred
• Experience with wheelchair provision preferred
• ADP Authorizer preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
• Experience with electronic charting (e.g. EPIC) beneficial

Responsibilities

• Role encompasses a range of duties such as patient education, assessment, and treatment, while also extending to the dissemination of knowledge to patients, their families, and colleagues within the team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrating adeptness in fostering productive connections throughout various tiers of personnel and roles within an interdisciplinary team, along with a readiness to adapt to a versatile work timetable, while upholding a service ethos centeredaroundclients and an advisory demeanor.
• Awareness of factorsimpactingthe safety of patients, residents, employees, volunteers, and visitors.
• Designing and adapting patient treatment plans.
• Engaging in continuous professional growth, including active participation in relevant committees.
• Contribution to service planning andtimelycomprehensive completion of clinical documentation and workload statistics.
• Engaging in training and oversight of students and volunteers, alongside cooperative efforts with peers, while actively engaging in the facilitation of student education.
• Participation in Inter-professional Rounds and committees.
• Involvement in clinical evaluations.
• Contributing to the advancement of professional practice and services.
• Willingness to provide coverage in various areas of the organization as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

NDT/Bobath certification (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Physiotherapist - Spinal Cord Rehab Program

• Part-time
• Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
• Compensation: CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - hourly

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.

Union:Non-Union Number of Vacancies:2 Replacement or new Role:New Site:Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre Department:Spinal Cord Rehab - Allied Health Reports to: Program Services Manager, Allied Health Hours: Casual Salary:$43.47 - $54.34 Hourly Status: Casual Shifts:Day Shift Closing Date:September 2, 2026

Position Summary

The Physiotherapist (PT) is an integral member of the Spinal Cord Rehab Allied Health Team. 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 prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative clinician with a passion for SCI rehabilitation, who values teamwork and is committed to supporting colleagues, including assisting with patient coverage as needed.

Duties

• Role encompasses a range of duties such as patient education, assessment, and treatment, while also extending to the dissemination of knowledge to patients, their families, and colleagues within the team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrating adeptness in fostering productive connections throughout various tiers of personnel and roles within an interdisciplinary team, along with a readiness to adapt to a versatile work timetable, while upholding a service ethos centeredaroundclients and an advisory demeanor.
• Awareness of factorsimpactingthe safety of patients, residents, employees, volunteers, and visitors.
• Designing and adapting patient treatment plans.
• Engaging in continuous professional growth, including active participation in relevant committees.
• Contribution to service planning andtimelycomprehensive completion of clinical documentation and workload statistics.
• Engaging in training and oversight of students and volunteers, alongside cooperative efforts with peers, while actively engaging in the facilitation of student education.
• Participation in Inter-professional Rounds and committees.
• Involvement in clinical evaluations.
• Contributing to the advancement of professional practice and services.
• Willingness to provide coverage in various areas of the organization as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Science (Physiotherapy) or recognized equivalent based on Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and ability to practise without restriction
• Minimum two (2) years related experience in neuro rehab preferred
• Experience in spinal cord rehab preferred
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
• NDT/Bobath certification preferred
• Experience with wheelchair provision preferred
• ADP Authorizer preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
• Experience with electronic charting (e.g. EPIC) beneficial

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 environmentOpportunities 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.

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.