Advanced Practice Provider (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor)

Responsibilities

• The APP has the necessary skills, competencies and complex decision-making capacity to address the needs of patients presenting with a range of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders
• The APP facilitates timely access to quality rheumatology assessment and care for patients referred to UHN
• Contributes to clinical based research and quality improvement initiatives to achieve safe, effective and efficient care
• The APP is a leader within the team and applies their leadership skills to develop and deliver coordinated patient care
• Completion of a post-graduate credentialing program (i.e. ACPAC - Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care) required
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal care, preferably in an advanced practice capacity, required
• Experience in research, quality improvement, and program evaluation, required
• Successful completion of a 3-month Residency with rheumatologists and other members of the team and passes minimum competency evaluation after Residency
• Professional registration in good standing with the applicable regulatory body, for example: College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership in the applicable professional association, for example: Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Annual renewal of licensure with the applicable regulatory body, Annual renewal of membership in professional associations, Annual Performance Evaluation with Development Plan
• Recertification in CPR
• Why join 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 consideratio

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Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department: Schroeder Arthritis Institute Reports to: Clinical Manager Hours: 18.75 hours per week Salary: $50.47 - $63.08 per hour Shifts: Weekdays; Monday - Friday Status: Temporary Part-time (6 months) Closing Date: July 10, 2026 Position Summary The Schroeder Arthritis Institute is the largest multidisciplinary arthritis hub in Canada, integrating medical, surgical and basic science aspects of Hand, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis and Rheumatology with the goal of making a global impact in discovery, learning and patient care. The Orthopedics Program within the Schroeder Arthritis Institute is a leader in developing and implementing innovative models of care. We are advancing integrated Arthritis Care for the future to improve patient and essential care partner experience and outcomes throughout their care journey. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), a member of the Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Division of Rheumatology, is someone who has acquired a combination of advanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes, enabling them to address complex MSK problems and manage risk in unpredictable contexts. In collaboration with Rheumatologists and other members of the team. The APP is a champion for best practice, innovative care models. The focus of this role is on Spondyloarthritis (psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis). The APP may work autonomously and collaboratively, and influences positive improvement in service delivery, patient outcomes and population health. The advanced practice role in the Arthritis Program is supported by a body of evidence and recognized as an established role in Ontario.

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