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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Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Site: Various UHN Sites
Reports To: Allied Health Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: Various Hours
Shifts: Must be available minimum 1 shift per week (7.5 hours)
Status: Temporary Part-Time (ending March 31, 2027)
Closing Date: July 3, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026
Successful candidates must be available to attend orientation on: Monday, August 17 from 9am to 12pm (virtual) and Wednesday, August 19 from 8am to 12pm (in person).
Position Summary
The OT & PT clinical extern will be working in the capacity as an unregulated health care provider. Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy clinical externs work in collaboration with the clinical team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed UHN Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist.
There are opportunities at a number of our sites and the successful candidate will be aligned to only one of these sites (Specifically: Toronto General, Toronto Rehab Bickle Centre, Toronto Rehab Lyndhurst Centre, Toronto Rehab University Centre, Toronto Western, West Park Healthcare Centre).
Externs will be hired on contract, working a minimum of 7.5 hours per week. The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on department needs, supervising therapist availability and may include weekday or weekend shifts.
Duties
- Supports provision of quality occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy services to patients at UHN within the framework of patient centered care
- Provides assistance during therapeutic sessions with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating as per the hospital policy.
- Assists in completing therapeutic tasks including cognitive therapy as well as exercise and walking program
- Cleans, checks, sets up and organizes equipment
- Communicates effectively with members of the interprofessional team
- Perform all other duties as required
- Must be an OT or PT student entering their 2nd year of an accredited training program.
- Previous hospital experience as an employee, learner or volunteer an asset
- Previous experience in clinical placement an asset
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
- 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.
Additional InformationWhy 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.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
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.
Skills Required
- Must be an OT or PT student entering their 2nd year of an accredited training program
- Available to attend mandatory orientation (Aug 17 virtual and Aug 19 in person)
- Available to work on-site at an assigned UHN site and able to work a minimum one 7.5-hour shift per week
- Able to perform the physical demands of the job (lifting, turning, transferring, ambulating)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Previous hospital experience as an employee, learner or volunteer
- Previous experience in clinical placement
- Criminal Record Check may be required
What We Do
University Health Network is Canada's largest research hospital and a public research and teaching hospital network in Toronto, Ontario, known for its scope of research and complexity of cases.
