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Physiotherapist​/Occupational Therapist

Job in Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: University Health Network
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement role: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Hospital
Department: Supportive Care
Reports to: Clinical Manager, Supportive Care
Salary: $ - $ per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Hours: hours per week
Status: Full-time Temporary contract for 1 year
Shifts: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Closing Date:
March 7, 2026

As an integral member of the Cancer Rehab and Survivorship Program (CRS) and a Regulated Health Professional, the therapist filling this role will be responsible for the delivery of clinical programming and education related to rehabilitation from treatment for cancer. Primary involvement will be completing comprehensive assessments of new patients and providing follow up appointments based on patient needs.

The person filling this role would ideally have completed decongestive therapy (CDT/CLT) training and be able to provide CDT support to patients with lymphedema including education, compression therapy, bandaging and massage teaching.

Other duties include: using health coaching skills to improve adherence to patient goals; facilitating virtual lymphedema classes; monitoring/stocking/ordering of lymphedema supplies; discharge planning for patients upon program completion; liaising with community partners and updating community CDT and ADP lists; triaging referrals; completing documentation in a timely manner; quality assurance, administrative, and program related marketing activities; support with clinical research activities; teaching of learners/observers;

liaising with members of the interdisciplinary team; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy (MScOT), Masters of Science Degree in Physiotherapy (BScPT), or equivalent
  • Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario or College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
  • Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association or Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ preferred
  • Previous experience in an acute care Hospital environment, preferred
    Minimal One (1) year related experience
  • Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) Training strongly preferred
  • Experience working with patients with lymphedema
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, (1991)
  • Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
  • Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
  • Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
  • Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
  • Computer proficiency

    • Additional Information

    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…

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