Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. www.uhn.ca
Job Description: Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies
1 New or Replacement role: Replacement Site: Toronto Rehab, University Centre Department: Brain Program - Outpatient Reports to: Outpatient Allied Health & Clinics Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Closing Date: September 2, 2026
Position Summary
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:
Duties
Providing assessment, intervention, consultation and education services for patients in the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Outpatient 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 Stroke 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. Provide cross-program coverage as needed.
