Physiotherapist, Outpatient Geriatric Rehab

University Health Network

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
Company DescriptionUHN 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.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Rehab Institute- University
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: Days
Closing Date: September 10, 2025The Physiotherapist (PT) position offers an exciting opportunity to work with outpatient Geriatric program patients at Toronto Rehab, University Health Network. The position will allow a PT to work within a specialized environment to provide service for Geriatric program patients and families. The PT is a key member of the interdisciplinary health care team. Through the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the PT enhances the quality of life of patients by:
  • Providing physical therapy assessment and treatment for patients
  • Collaborating with inter-professional team in providing patient focused care; communicating effectively with patients, families, and team members;
  • Supporting patients' health behaviour change;
  • 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.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience working with geriatric patients. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with other staff.Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy (BScPT) or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years clinical experience is required
  • Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
  • Membership with National and Provincial Professional Associations is preferred
  • Previous experience working with the Geriatric population is preferred
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada
  • Experience as member of interprofessional 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
Additional InformationWhy 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 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.)
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.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.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.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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