Physiotherapist, Surgery Inpatient Unit

Physiotherapist, Surgery Inpatient Unit - PT (J1025-0539) North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi‑site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life‑defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long‑term care services. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Position Summary Your goal in this position is the assessment of the physical function of your patients, and the subsequent treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury or pain, and to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment function to relieve pain. You recognize problems and take appropriate action. You are computer proficient, have superior communication and interpersonal skills, interact with physicians, staff, patients and families, and display a high degree of professionalism. You work independently as well as collaboratively in small groups and within a team environment. You demonstrate strong leadership, organization and problem‑solving skills, and can work under pressure while maintaining high productivity. You are self‑directed, flexible and able to adapt to a constantly changing patient case load, prioritizing additional responsibilities as required. You self‑evaluate to maintain clinical competency and determine needs for professional development. You provide excellent patient‑ and family‑driven care in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching, learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. It also contributes to ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families. Responsibilities Deliver patient care following current accepted standards of practice and principles of physiotherapy in the assessment, treatment and education of patients, and liaise with other members of the health care team in a collaborative and consultative role. Assess and analyze clinical findings to develop appropriate treatment plans and to change or terminate treatment when necessary. Safely implement commonly accepted physiotherapy techniques relevant to a patient’s condition utilizing evidence‑based practices. Maintain current documentation in patient health records and communicate with the healthcare team as required. Provide educational programs for hospital staff and groups in the community; supervise physiotherapy support personnel such as the Rehabilitation Assistant, physiotherapy students and interns. Engage in ongoing professional development such as in‑service education, post‑graduate education and literature review. Engage in patient and family education as appropriate. Administer statistics of productivity, ensuring patient and staff safety, track involvement in program development and implementation, quality improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities. Use evidence‑based/best practice guidelines to develop appropriate physiotherapy care plans and policies aligned with the organization’s strategic direction. Support the hospital’s mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from a recognized educational institution; Master’s preferred. At least 1 year of related experience. Registered, in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association encouraged. Rostered for administering a substance by inhalation and tracheal suctioning with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Bilingualism in French/English an asset. What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of healthcare providers, staff and volunteers. This is a Part Time Regular position, with 8‑hour shifts on days and weekends in the Inpatient Surgery Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package, including pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. How To Apply Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr