Physiotherapist - TFT

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access nearby

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Allied Health team at West Park Healthcare Centre in Toronto. This temporary full-time role supports inpatient populations with musculoskeletal, amputee, stroke, geriatric, and complex continuing care needs.

Responsibilities include patient education, assessment, treatment planning, and contributing to clinical documentation. The role involves supervision of students, participation in rounds, and coverage across the

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.
• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• ADP Authorizer (preferred).
• Probation period requires 80% on FIM certification if working in certain units.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical rehab CCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients, assess and treat, and share knowledge with families and team.
• Maintain strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Collaborate across disciplines and adapt to a flexible schedule.
• Evaluate disciplinary history as part of qualifications.
• Ensure patient and staff safety; design and adapt treatment plans.
• Participate in committees and contribute to service planning and documentation.
• Supervise students and volunteers; assist in student education.
• Engage in inter-professional rounds and clinical evaluations.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Adaptability

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy

Active registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

ADP Authorizer (preferred)

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000TeamUHNmembers,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,educationand patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomicmedicineand rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World andit’sonly because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:OPSEU
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site:West Park Healthcare Centre
Department:Allied Health
Reports to:Manager, Allied Health
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Wage Range:$40.36to $56.30 per hourStart rate non-negotiable.
Shifts:Days, Monday to Friday
Status:Temporary Full-Time (7 Months Contract with a possibility of extension)
Closing Date:September 2, 2026

Position Summary

Engage collaboratively in a proficient and varied interdisciplinary inpatient team. This expertise is put into practice to evaluate, oversee, and provide support to individuals primarily facing challenges related to musculoskeletal, amputee, stroke, geriatric and complex continuing care populations.

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.
• Evaluation of the employee's disciplinary history will be part of the qualification assessment.
• 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.

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, or an equivalent qualification.
• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Preferred qualification: ADP Authorizer.
• The ability to attain a minimum score of 80% on the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam during the probationary period and subsequent recertification exams if interested in working within specific rehabilitation units: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, TB Rehabilitation, and Respiratory Rehabilitation.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a rehabilitation/CCC setting preferred.

Why join UHN?

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 (HOOPPhttps://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit
• 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.

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.

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