Physiotherapist

Company Description

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.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Allied Health Manager

Salary Range: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: June 24, 2026

Job Summary

The Physiotherapist (PT) is an integral member of the Physiotherapy service and Allied Health. Through the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the PT enhances the quality of life of patients by planning and implementing individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning and cardio-respiratory health, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. This position would primarily support the surgical oncology patient population with in-patient psych consults.

Duties

Clinical care (consultation, assessment, treatment planning, implementing and evaluating client-specific treatment programs)

Education (clients, staff and continuing education)

Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Science (Physiotherapy) or recognized equivalent based on Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Minimal One (1) year related experience

Experience with acute Surgical and Oncology patient population, preferred

Experience in an acute care hospital environment essential

Oxygen titration and suctioning experience and rostering of skills

Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

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

Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job

Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures

Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the physiotherapist

Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner

Computer proficiency

Experience in the assessment and treatment of ICU, General Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Cardiac patients an asset

Additional Information

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.