Physiotherapist (Independent Contractor)

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University Health Network is seeking a Physiotherapist (Independent Contractor) for the Al & Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre at Toronto Western Hospital. The on-site contract role reports to the Senior Manager and centers on adult professional artists, offering holistic physiotherapy along with related modalities. Key requirements are a BScPT, 4+ years’ experience (preferably with artists), registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and a CPA membership preferred, plus excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while upholding RHPA, ethics and infection control standards. Apply by July 17 2026 with a tailored resume showing artist-focused care, license status, and readiness for background checks; monitor email for next steps.

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.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Al & Malka Green Artists' Health Centre
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Senior Manager
Hours: Various
Status: Independent Contractor
Closing Date: July 17, 2026

Position Summary
The Al & Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre specializes in treating adult professional creative and performing artists from all disciplines. Our mission is to advance local, national and international standards of excellence in health care for professional artists; keeping artists creating art. Providing a holistic and collaborative approach to artists’ health, our services include: physiotherapy, naturopathic medicine, massage therapy, shiatsu therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, craniosacral therapy, Alexander Technique and psychotherapy. 

Duties

• Clinical care (consultation, assessment, treatment planning, implementing and evaluating client-specific treatment programs)
• Education (clients, staff and continuing education)

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy (BScPT)
• Minimum of 4 years related experience, preferably working with artists
• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency
• 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
• Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the physiotherapist
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner

Additional Information

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.

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.

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.

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.