Physiotherapist Brain Program Outpatient

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab University Centre
Department: Brain Program - Outpatient 
Reports to: Outpatient Brain Allied Health & Clinics Manager
Hours:  1.0 FTE
Status: Temporary Full-Time - 18 months
Closing Date:  

The Physiotherapist (PT) is an integral member of the Physiotherapy service Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. Through the provision of patient and non-patient care activities the PT enhances the quality of life of patients by assessing 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. Principal responsibilities include: providing assessment intervention consultation and education services for patients in the Brain Program; collaborating with inter-professional team in providing patient focused care; communicating effectively with patients families colleagues and external stakeholders; developing and implementing creative comprehensive patient-centred care plans based on evidence and ABI Best Practice standards; consulting with internal and external stakeholders regularly to facilitate smooth and timely patient transitions; facilitating and leading patient groups as appropriate; participating actively in the planning implementation and evaluation of the program; participating in professional and organizational initiatives supporting best practice quality management and research; providing education to students as appropriate.

Qualifications :

• Completion of Masters Degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership in CPA preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in neuro rehabilitation required; ABI population preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) required
• Strong customer service focus and excellent problem-solving skills required
• NDT training is an asset
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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 :

Full-time