Company Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Hourly rate: $42.21 - $52.76 per hour (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: 1.0 FTE, Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 31, 2024

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

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 is to "Float" among departments at Toronto General and Princess Margaret so the patient population may change depending on department needs.

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
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 an acute care hospital environment essential (e.g. experience in the assessment and treatment of critical care, surgical, GIM, oncology, nephrology and/or cardiac patients an asset)

Additional Information

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.

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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