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 is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build a healthier world. It is only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. Job Description Position: Rapid Access Clinic for Low Back Pain (RAC-LBP) – a shared‑care model to reduce chronic low back pain, opioid initiation and unnecessary imaging and specialist referral. Location: Toronto Western Hospital, Department: Allied Health, Reports to: Clinical Manager. Status: Independent Contractor. Responsibilities Acts as the first and primary point of contact for consultation and assessment of referred patients with low back pain. Provides specialized care, education and counseling for patients. Performs a medical history, physical and health status assessment. Conducts comprehensive assessment and communicates a diagnosis. Determines the suitability and eligibility of patients for surgical assessment. Differentiates between inflammatory and non‑inflammatory conditions. Identifies signs and symptoms requiring diagnostic imaging or referral to a specialist per RAC‑LBP guidelines. Initiates communication and appropriate referrals based on guidelines. Establishes, communicates and documents clinical impressions/medical diagnoses within scope of practice. Develops a plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and primary care provider. Documents the plan of care per guidelines. Communicates internally and externally to facilitate care. Reevaluates and revises the plan of care with patient/family and provider. Communicates specific medical diagnoses to the primary care provider. Utilizes a patient‑centered approach consistent with patient goals, needs and values. Qualifications At least 4 years of clinical experience following completion of an accredited entry‑to‑practice program in a regulated health profession. At least 1 year of clinical experience in the musculoskeletal‑spine area. Member in good standing of the respective professional/legislative college at the provincial level. Member of a related national or provincial professional association. Benefits Competitive salary package. Government organization and member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service. Flexible work environment. Opportunities for development and promotion within a large organization. Additional perks such as corporate discounts on travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance, on‑site gyms, etc. Application All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN reserves the right to discontinue consideration if information is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect. A criminal record check may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr