Physiotherapist

Union: Non-Union
Number for Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Program
Reports to: Manager EDS
Work Model: In-office
Hours: 14 hours per week
Shifts: 2 weekdays per week
Status: Temporary Part Time (6 months)
Closing Date: September 5 2025

Position Summary
As an integral member of the interprofessional Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Program and specifically within the GoodHope Exercise and Rehabilitation (GEAR) team the physiotherapist will be responsible for the development and delivery of clinical programming education and research tasks related to physical activity and exercise prescription support to individuals living with EDS and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorders in clos collaboration with all team members.

Duties

• Conducting musculoskeletal/neurological assessments and developing and/or reviewing individualized exercise prescriptions for patients according to their symptoms of EDS and other comorbidities as appropriate
• Progression and/or modification of exercise prescriptions according to patient outcomes
• Providing exercise education
• Delivering and monitoring in-person and online exercise sessions (sometimes including via vital signs and other responses to exercise such as blood pressure heart rate oxygen saturation rating of perceived exertion symptoms of over-exertion)
• Supervising/mentoring trainees and students
• Supporting patients throughout their exercise program by providing in-person and on-line/telephone support
• Re-evaluating patients needs discharge planning for patients upon program completion and supporting their transition to community resources
• Appropriate documentation of patient interactions
• Quality assurance administrative and program related marketing activities
• Contributing to the development of clinical research innovations in programming and care supporting research activity such as data collection entry cleaning and monitoring related to the research goals of the program
• Booking clinical and/or research visits for patients liaising with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Qualifications :

• Masters Degree in Science (Physiotherapy) or recognized equivalent based on Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• One year related experience
• Experience with exercise prescription in musculoskeletal and neuromusculoskeletal conditions and chronic disease management essential
• Experience with group education preferred
• Experience with pelvic floor therapy an asset
• 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 skill
• Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professionals 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
• Recognized and acts within the scope and limitations of the physiotherapist
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and to function in an independent self-directed manner
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrate capacity to manage time and tasks within a busy clinical and research environment and the ability to focus on the priorities across a rapidly changing day
• The successful incumbent will show initiative within existing projects and those that emerge as the program grows and evolves
• The incoming team member will exemplify maturity and tact calmness under pressure confidence and ability to grow and develop the position

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.

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 :

Contract