Registered Kinesiologist

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.

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Manager, Allied Health

Salary: $37.47 - $46.84 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Temporary Full-Time ( October 2027 )

Closing Date: September 9, 2026

The Rehabilitation Pain service, is part of the Comprehensive Interprofessional Pain Program at UHN and is a clinical interdisciplinary program that investigates, assesses, and treats chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Collaboration within the clinical and research interdisciplinary team, which includes physicians, kinesiologists, nurses, biomedical engineers, and scientists, is a key component of this role.

The kinesiologist will be an integral member of the clinical team who provides comprehensive assessment, consultation, care and patient education to individuals with musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain.

• Performing patient assessments that evaluate function;
• Developing and delivering coordinated patient-centred care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team;
• Reviewing and triaging patient referrals;
• Participating in goal setting with patients; providing patient education as needed;
• Maintaining relationships with various stakeholders and influencing positive improvement in service delivery, patient outcomes and population health;
• Facilitating referrals to appropriate community resources as needed; communicating effectively with patients and internal/external care providers, including completing reports and documenting patient assessments and care plans;
• Measuring the impact of patient-care programs and educational programs;
• Participating in professional and hospital initiatives related to quality improvement and research;
• Mentoring learners and other staff; covering for colleagues;
• Demonstrating an understanding of, complying with, and committing to patient safety responsibilities; and following hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.
• The kinesiologist will also support and collaborate on research activities within the program. The kinesiologist will perform cross-functional responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s University degree in Kinesiology with minimum 5 years’ experience
• Current registration and member in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO)
• Membership with Professional Association (e.g. Ontario Kinesiology Association) preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
• Experience in managing patients with complex disability (e.g., chronic pain) with overlapping…