Physiotherapist, Msk - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

Description

Company Description

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

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre/Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $40.98- $51.22 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: June 19, 2024

The Physiotherapist (PT) position offers an exciting opportunity to work in two outpatient programs at the University Health Network. It's a split position between the MSK, Cancer, and Multi-System Rehab Service at Toronto Rehab (TR) and the Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program (CRSP) at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PM). This one-year contract position will allow a PT to work within a specialized environment to provide service for MSK, chronic pain, and cancer patients and families. The PT is a key member of the interdisciplinary health care team. Through the provision of patient (in individual and group format) and non-patient care activities, the PT enhances the quality of life of patients by:

• Providing physical therapy assessment and treatment for patients; assessing for and prescribe mobility aids;
• Collaborating with inter-professional team in providing patient focused care; communicating effectively with patients, families, and team members;
• Supporting patients' health behaviour change;
• Act as a resource to community clinicians regarding care for patients with late and persistent effects of cancer treatment and will build on established networks to explore further opportunities to integrate or better coordinate services, as appropriate;
• Participating in program planning and development and professional and hospital initiatives supporting quality management and research;
• Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience working with a variety of patients, including cancer and MSK. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with other staff as well as other cancer rehabilitation partners. The successful candidate will participate in program meetings and in-services and will be supported by their professional colleagues. They will be responsible for providing service in accordance with UHN standards of care, recording workload measurement statistics, and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

The component of the position at PM is made possible through the generous donation and support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy (BScPT) or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience is required
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership with National and Provincial Professional Associations is preferred
• Previous experience working with Oncology, Chronic Pain and MSK patients is preferred
• Myofascial Release Therapy training and experience preferred
• GLA:D training is preferred
• Experience assessing and treating lymphedema preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada
• Experience as member of interprofessional team required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) required
• 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
• Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
• Computer proficiency required
• 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 )
• 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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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.