Physical Therapist (TERM)

Date Posted: 04/09/2024
Req ID: 36846
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00054596

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity https://kpe.utoronto.ca/.

Your opportunity:

The David L. MacIntosh Sport Medicine Clinic provides services to students, othermembers of the University,
and the public, including, but not limited to, intercollegiate and international-calibre athletes. The staff of the
Clinic provides preventive and therapeutic sport medicine services at the clinic and at athletic events. The clinic
staff provide patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes certified athletic therapists, registered
physical therapists, registered sport massage therapists, sport physicians, orthopedic surgeons, receptionists
and a clinic manager.

Under the general supervision of the Head Therapist and the Clinic Manager, the incumbent will provide Clinical
Therapy Services and Intercollegiate Team Care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing manual physical health assessments and treatments in accordance with professional standards
• Providing health counselling on specific injuries and general health advice
• Developing and implementing an individualized therapeutic approach to address client needs
• Providing on-field triage and support to medical professionals as required
• Coordinating patient care with advanced care medical professionals
• Recommending preventative measuresand evaluating risk factors to ensure safety
• Providing feedback to students on their performance during practical exercises based on observation

Essential Qualifications:

• Masters of Physical Therapy (MScPT) and registered Physical therapist in the province of Ontario
• Minimum three years experience in a multi-disciplinary sport medicine clinic, and/or in a clinicspecializing in musculo-skeletal health care
• Experience in sport field careat an elite or high performance level
• First Responder Certification
• Strong organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are required
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential
• Computer literacyis required.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Advanced Diploma of Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)
• Sport Physiotherapy Canada Certificate or Diploma

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Possess a positive attitude
• Responsible
• Team player

Closing Date: 04/21/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time - this is a 10 month term position ending in April 2025
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $88,290 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $112,911. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Athletics

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.