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About the Role

The Physiotherapist (PT) is an integral member of the Physiotherapy service, Allied Health and clinical programs. The PT enhances patient quality of life by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning and cardio-respiratory health, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment, intervention, consultation, and education services for patients in the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Outpatient Program.
• Collaborating with the inter-professional team in providing patient-focused care.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing creative, comprehensive, patient-centered care plans based on evidence and Stroke Practice standards.
• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders regularly to facilitate smooth and timely patient transitions.
• Facilitating and leading patient groups, as appropriate.
• Participating actively in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
• Participating in professional and organizational initiatives supporting best practice.
• Quality management and research; providing education to students, as appropriate.
• Provide cross-program coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of Masters Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership in CPA preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in neuro rehabilitation required; with the Stroke population preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) required
• Strong customer service focus and excellent problem-solving skills required
• NDT training is an asset
• 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.
• Please ensure you check your email regularly.
• A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
• Should it be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect information be provided, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

Skills

• Physical Therapy
• Neuro rehabilitation
• Stroke population
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• Customer service focus
• Problem-solving skills
• NDT training

Location

• Toronto Rehab, University Centre

Work Type

• Temporary Full Time (12 months)

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience

Education Level

• Masters Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy

Salary/Compensations

• CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 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.)

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.