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About the Role
The Physiotherapist (PT) is an integral member of the Physiotherapy service, Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. Through the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the PT enhances the quality of life of patients.
Responsibilities
- Providing physical therapy assessment and treatment for Musculoskeletal, Geriatrics and Multi-systems patients for weekend therapy and admissions
- Assessing for and prescribe mobility aids
- Collaborating with inter-professional team in providing patient focused care
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and team members
- Participating in program planning and development and professional and hospital initiatives supporting quality management and research
- Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy (BScPT) or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions is required
- Previous experience working with patients with conditions related to oncology and transplant preferred
- Experience in Geriatrics preferred
- Experience working weekends and/or float roles is an asset
- Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada
- Membership in Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
- Experience as member of inter-professional team required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) required
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, (1991)
- Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
- Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
- Computer proficiency required
- 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 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.
Skills
- Physical therapy assessment
- Treatment for Musculoskeletal, Geriatrics and Multi-systems patients
- Mobility aid prescription
- Inter-professional collaboration
- Patient-focused care
- Effective communication
- Program planning and development
- Quality management
- Research
- Patient safety
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Problem solving skills
- Clinical judgment
- Independent and self-directed functioning
- Computer proficiency
Location
- Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Work Type
- Permanent part-time
- 0.2 FTE
- 15 hours biweekly
- Weekends- Every other Saturday + Sunday
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy (BScPT) or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - hourly
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- 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.