Physiotherapist - TFT - MSK

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access nearby

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

On-site gym and discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) seeks a Physiotherapist for the Allied Health - MSK team at West Park Healthcare Centre. The role collaborates in an inpatient setting to evaluate, plan, and deliver musculoskeletal rehabilitation for complex populations.

The successful candidate will hold a Physiotherapy degree, be actively registered in Ontario, and have strong communication and teamwork skills. A 7-month temporary contract with potential extension is offered, with a 37.5-hour week and day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy and active registration.
• ADP Authorizer is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients, assess and treat within an interdisciplinary inpatient team.
• Maintain clear, organized clinical documentation and workload statistics.
• Support and supervise students and volunteers, and participate in rounds/committees.
• Contribute to service planning and professional practice development.
• Cover multiple areas of the organization as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Job description

Union: OPSEU

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: West Park Healthcare Centre

Department: Allied Health - MSK

Reports to: Manager, Allied Health

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Wage Range: $42.51 to $59.29 per hour Start 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 centered around clients and an advisory demeanor.
• Evaluation of the employee's disciplinary history will be part of the qualification assessment.
• Awareness of factors impacting the 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 and timely comprehensive 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

• 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 (HOOPP https://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.

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.

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.

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