Physiotherapist Stroke & Neurology(Job Id 16139)
Job title: Physiotherapist Stroke & Neurology

Job ID: 16139

Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Michael's Hospital

Work type: Full-Time Permanent

Date posted: August 10, 2026

Close date: August 17, 2026

Salary range: 46.01-57.51

Shift/ hours of work:

Description
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our St. Michael's Hospital team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Physiotherapist on ourStroke and Neurology unit.

Our Stroke and Neurology 15-bed unit provides acute care to patients that have received lifesaving treatment (TPA and Endovascular Treatment /mechanical clot retrieval) for those afflicted with stroke. As a Regional Stroke Centre, we receive stroke bypass from other hospitals.

In partnership with the GTA Stroke Network, the team provides exceptional, patient-centered care in a collaborative and integrated manner. An inter-disciplinary team of RNs and RPNs, Charge Nurses, Nurse Educators, Nurse Practitioners, Care and Transition Facilitators, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, OTA/PTA, Speech Language Pathologists, Dieticians, Pharmacists, and Stroke Internists/Neurologists supports our unit. As a part of an academic center, our team participates in ongoing research, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

The primary role of a physiotherapist is to assess, diagnose within scope, and analyze the impact of injury, disease,



disorders, environment factors or lifestyle on movement and function. Physiotherapists promote physical activity and overall health at any stage of life when movement and function are threatened. They prevent and rehabilitate disease, injury, and disability, and manage and improve acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, participation restrictions and physical performance through intervention and education.

Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care

Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community

Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families

Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care

Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization

Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards

Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients

QUALIFICATIONS:





Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas

Must hold a Master's Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Physiotherapy

Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period)

As required by the program, must be rostered (or willing to roster prior to the end of the probationary period) with the CPO to perform the following activity: Administering a Substance by Inhalation

Experience in Stroke and Neurologyis preferred

Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills

Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care

Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with qualified association, representation on relevant committees)

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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📌 Physiotherapist Stroke & Neurology (Ontario)
🏢 St. Michael's Hospital
📍 Ontario