Job Specifications
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: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Clinical Director - MSK, Multisystem and Geriatric Rehab Program
Salary Range: $52.89 to $66.12 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( 18 months contract with a possibility of extension )
Closing Date: March 13, 2026
Position Summary
As the leader of the multidisciplinary Allied Health Services and Outpatient Geriatric Clinic, the principal responsibilities include overseeing the following Allied Health areas:
Outpatient Geriatric Rehab (Geriatric Rehab, Independence at Home, and Geriatric Medicine)
Outpatient MSK Rehab (including GLA:D)
Outpatient Multisystem Rehab (including Cancer, COVID, and Chronic Pain)
Inpatient Specialized Dementia Unit
Inpatient Geriatric and MSK Rehab Unit
Inpatient Multisystem Rehab Unit (includes Cancer, Transplant, MSK, and Complex Medical Patients)
Duties
Collaborating with leadership to develop and implement effective care delivery models and mechanisms to ensure the seamless provision of multiple specific Allied Health services
Managing multidisciplinary human resources to ensure the provision of patient care services to established standards of excellence across multiple programs
Supporting the implementation of best practices, quality documentation and accountability models
Developing, implementing and managing short/long-term plans for the multidisciplinary team, in collaboration with the leadership team, that are aligned with organizational goals and strategies
Facilitating the delivery of safe high quality, patient-centered care to patients
Performing financial management responsibilities
Coordinating and being accountable for the day-to-day utilization of resources to achieve the service's goals
Performing corporate management responsibilities which support and advance departmental goals
Qualifications
At minimum, completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a regulated health profession or recognized equivalent required
Completion of a recognized Masters Degree in Health Administration, Business or recognized equivalent required
Greater than five (5) years of relevant experience in a clinical practice capacity
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity with rehabilitation staff required, including labour and employee relations experience
Membership/certification from an RHPA College in Ontario
Demonstrated effective change management and motivational skills
Demonstrated empathy and compassion
Has an understanding and commitment to interdisciplinary professional practice models
Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity; appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with effective negotiation skills
Excellent critical thinking and solution-focused skills
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to form/defend independent judgment and to use good judgment in assessing challenging situations
Ability to work effectively, demonstrate composure under pressure/stressful conditions and to meet multiple and competing deadlines
Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Outlook applications
Maintains and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with UHN Confidentiality policy requirements
Knowledge of applicable legislative, (i.e. Human Rights, Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.) UHN and/or departmental policies, procedures & protocols
Knowledge of integrated health systems and resources
Knowledge of professional and legislative provisions (e.g. Employment Standards Act, Substitutes Decisions Act, Social Contract Act, Human Rights legislation, etc.) which impact upon wo
About the Company
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neuroscienc...
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