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 31, 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 The candidate will perform all other duties as required
The successful candidate will also fill the role of Stroke Outreach PT
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
Support the development and implementation of best practice models of physiotherapist in the acute care setting at TWH
In collaboration with other members of the physiotherapist inpatient team, they will provide assessment and treatment for patients across the hospital; as required
Participate in the clinical education of physiotherapy students
Participate in Allied Health meetings and quality initiatives
Perform other functions consistent with the job classification, as required
Qualifications Masters of Science degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent based on Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
Experience in the assessment and treatment of critical care, acute surgical and general medicine patients experience required
Previous experience in an acute care Hospital environment; preferred




Experience working with Neurovascular patients, stroke best practice, and current stroke care initiatives
Oxygen titration and suctioning experience and rostering of skills
Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, (1991) and the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Recognitizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the physiotherapists role
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
Computer literacy
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 advantages, 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 https://hoopp.com/ )
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A adaptable 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 positive employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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📌 Physiotherapist - Stroke & Outreach (Ontario)
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