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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health & Geriatrics
Salary Range: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Within 8.00am - 4.00pm on Weekdays and rotational Weekends
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: August 20, 2026
Position Summary
The Physiotherapist provides assessment and treatment across acute care areas and fulfills the role of Stroke Outreach PT, including consultative assessments in the Stroke Prevention Clinic and the TIA and Minor Stroke Unit. The position supports stroke education and participates in initiatives to optimize care across the Toronto Stroke Network.
As an integral member of the Allied Health department, the Physiotherapist (PT) provides evidence-based and patient-centred assessment and treatment of acute care adult inpatients with acute neurovascular conditions, primarily stroke. The successful candidate will work with a collaborative interprofessional team, participate in rounds, meetings and quality initiatives, and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary. PT services are coordinated to provide a seven day a week service to our patients, with all team members participating in a rotational service model. The successful candidate will also fill the role of Stroke Outreach PT. In this capacity, they will provide consultative assessment in the Stroke Prevention Clinic and TIA and Minor Stroke Unit, as well as support stroke education and participate in initiative development to optimize care for persons with stroke across the Toronto Stroke Network.
Duties
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.
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.
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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.
