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Physical Therapist (Sessional)
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Date Posted: 01/19/2026
Req ID: 46641
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00054596
Existing Vacancy: Yes

 

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 clinic specializing in musculo-skeletal health care
  • Experience in sport field care at 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 literacy is 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: 01/27/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: This is a sessional appointment that runs from July to April annually
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Manual Physical Health Assessments,Health Counselling,Therapeutic Approach Development,On-Field Triage,Patient Care Coordination,Preventative Measures Recommendation,Performance Feedback,Teamwork,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Computer Literacy,Sport Field Care,Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration,First Responder Certification,Motivated Self-Learner

About University of Toronto

The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.

Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.

Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.

Team size: 51-200 employees
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Industry: Higher Education

What you'll do

  • The incumbent will provide clinical therapy services and intercollegiate team care, including manual physical health assessments and treatments. They will also coordinate patient care with medical professionals and provide health counselling.

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