Registered Kinesiologist

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager Allied Health
Salary: $37.47 - $46.84 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( October 2027 )
Closing Date: September 9 2026

Position Summary

The Rehabilitation Pain service is part of the Comprehensive Interprofessional Pain Program at UHN and is a clinical interdisciplinary program that investigates assesses and treats chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Collaboration within the clinical and research interdisciplinary team which includes physicians kinesiologists nurses biomedical engineers and scientists is a key component of this role.

The kinesiologist will be an integral member of the clinical team who provides comprehensive assessment consultation care and patient education to individuals with musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain.

Duties

• Performing patient assessments that evaluate function;
• Developing and delivering coordinated patient-centred care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team;
• Reviewing and triaging patient referrals;
• Participating in goal setting with patients; providing patient education as needed;
• Maintaining relationships with various stakeholders and influencing positive improvement in service delivery patient outcomes and population health;
• Facilitating referrals to appropriate community resources as needed; communicating effectively with patients and internal/external care providers including completing reports and documenting patient assessments and care plans;
• Measuring the impact of patient-care programs and educational programs;
• Participating in professional and hospital initiatives related to quality improvement and research;
• Mentoring learners and other staff; covering for colleagues;
• Demonstrating an understanding of complying with and committing to patient safety responsibilities; and following hospital plans policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.
• The kinesiologist will also support and collaborate on research activities within the program. The kinesiologist will perform cross-functional responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors University degree in Kinesiology with minimum 5 years experience
• Current registration and member in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO)
• Membership with Professional Association (e.g. Ontario Kinesiology Association) preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
• Experience in managing patients with complex disability (e.g. chronic pain)  with overlapping mental health issues is an asset
• Experience coordinating with an interdisciplinary health care team in a multi-site academic health care setting is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and creative problem-solving skills
• Interest in producing written patient educational materials is an asset
• Openness to integrating cognitive-behavioural-therapy-like strategies mindfulness and/or relaxation techniques into the therapeutic approach an asset
• Experience with chronic pain 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 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 UHNs 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time