Kinesiologist

Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses? Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Site : TGH and PMH

Department : Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship

Reports to : Manager of Supportive Care

Salary : $ – $ hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Status :   Permanent Full Time

Closing Date : July 8, 2024

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Department of Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship, the Registered Kinesiologist is a Regulated Health Professional and works as part of a team to support the UHN Supportive Care Program.

Duties

• Assessment : Collaborates with patients, their families and other health care professionals to assess the patient’s physical and functional limitations and strengths
• Treatment Planning : Implements an individualized treatment plan, in consultation with the patient, their families and the interdisciplinary team, which focuses on achieving the optimal functional outcome
• Implementation / intervention : Implements and coordinates a treatment plan with the goal of improving physical functioning, managing health conditions, pain and preventing further decline in patients, in collaboration with the patient, their families and the interdisciplinary team. Participate in group exercise sessions in person and virtually
• Evaluation : Examines and evaluates the extent to which positive rehabilitative outcomes have been achieved, at each stage of treatment
• Research : Performs duties related to kinesiology and interdisciplinary research activities
• Quality Improvement / Administration : Performs quality improvement and administrative duties to ensure the efficient and effective operation of working environment
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner

Qualifications

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 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.