Pay Range$85,000-$95,000 a year
Commensurate with experience
Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift
Full-time Salary Employee
The Physiotherapist will provide physiotherapy consultation, assessment, and short-term intervention to patients transitioning from hospital to home as part of the UHN Transitions Program within the Toronto Central region. This full-time role supports a structured, time-limited model of care (16 weeks), focused on stabilization, functional improvement, and facilitating safe discharge and reintegration into the community. The Physiotherapist is expected to complete initial patient visits within 48 hours of hospital discharge to support timely transitions in care and will work collaboratively with a Rehabilitation Assistant to support care delivery and optimize patient outcomes. Care is transition-focused, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and connecting patients to appropriate long-term community supports where ongoing physiotherapy needs are identified. #INVHARH #LI-JO1
Key Areas of Accountability VHA's Physiotherapist have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:
- Assesses clients using interviews, standardized and informal assessment techniques in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA.
- Implements client interventions based on assessment information, client input and in conjunction with the client's integrated care plan.
- Ensures that services provided are best practice, evidence-based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measured.
- Attends client related meetings to report on assessment findings and discuss plans for intervention, progress reports and discharge as required.
- Ensures coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client's team regarding plans and schedules for interventions.
- Documents all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source and the organization.
- Prepare statistical records of client care and related activities as required by VHA, the Ministry of Health and other agencies.
- Adheres to the code of ethics of the profession, in maintaining standards of practice for the profession as defined by the Ontario College of Physiotherapists.
Required Qualifications: - Baccalaureate or Masters degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized school of physiotherapy.
- Registered, in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
- Minimum of 1 year clinical experience, preferably in the community.
- Specialized courses to support areas of clinical expertise.
- Clinical expertise to provide a variety of physiotherapy interventions.
- Knowledge of community care requirements and resources available.
- Excellent consultation and teaching skills, and utilizes an evidence base to clinical practice.
- Familiar with the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measures to support clinical interventions.
What makes VHA's compensation unique?- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events
How to Apply?Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We'll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.
