Physiotherapist - Resp Rehab

Union: OPSEU
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position:  Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $40.36 to $56.30 per hour Start rate non-negotiable.  
Shifts: Days, Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: July 31, 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. 

• 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 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. 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.

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.