Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Radiation Therapy
Reports to: Manager, Radiation Therapy Professional Practice
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: December 4, 2025

The Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) is committed personalized cancer care in order to improve patient experience and outcomes. This requires innovation that will drive major changes in practice and the way we deliver care. The Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist (APRT) leads the clinical advancement of radiation therapy practice at UHN, acting as a clinical innovator, educator, researcher, and system-level leader. This role exists to bridge evidence-based science and practice through advanced clinical reasoning, strategic implementation of new technologies, and mentorship of the professional team. The APRT acts as a key architect for seamless patient care, fosters a culture of learning and research, and directly supports organizational and provincial priorities in cancer care transformation.

The Allan and Ruth Kerbel Palliative Radiotherapy and Oligometastases Program (PROP) within RMP provides rapid-access palliative radiotherapy for patients with urgent cancer-related symptoms, aiming to initiate treatment within 24–48 hours of referral. In addition, PROP offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with oligometastatic or limited metastatic disease using stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), a highly precise and high-dose technique designed to eradicate individual metastatic lesions while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.

This Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist (APRT) role specializes in advanced palliative radiotherapy and SBRT. With deep expertise in both clinical and technical aspects of radiation therapy, the APRT plays a critical role in delivering rapid, high-quality care for patients with urgent cancer-related symptoms and those with oligometastatic disease. Working closely with the multidisciplinary PROP team, including radiation oncologists, nurse practitioners, radiation therapists, medical physicists, and referral coordinators, the APRT applies in-depth knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment imaging, planning and delivery, and toxicity management to formulate individualized care plans. The APRT also coordinates multidisciplinary care across the PROP and RMP team, ensuring timely access to treatment and seamless transitions between assessment, planning, and delivery. In addition, the APRT monitors and evaluates treatment outcomes to support continuous improvement and the integration of evidence-based practice.

Key responsibilities: 

• Clinical Practice Innovation: Drive evidence-based practice and policy implementation, lead development and evaluation of new radiation therapy techniques, identify gaps in care, and create best-practice workflows to enhance patient outcomes.

• Education & Staff Development: Act as a subject matter expert, design and deliver tailored educational programs, mentor staff, promote lifelong learning, and evaluate knowledge-to-practice transfer to support professional growth and safe, quality care.

• Collaboration: Build partnerships within UHN and the academic community, consult with interdisciplinary teams, facilitate inter-professional education initiatives, and represent radiation therapy in committees and communities of practice.

• Scholarship & Research: Conduct literature reviews, develop innovative educational solutions, engage in research and program evaluation, disseminate findings through scholarly channels, and monitor sustainability of practice and education initiatives.

• Leadership & Change Management: Provide strategic leadership to advance radiation therapy practice and education, influence policy and decision-making, leverage data analytics, lead committees, and employ change management strategies to implement best practices.

• At minimum, completion of a masters degree in Radiation Therapy or working towards the master degree or recognized equivalent required.
• Proven expert clinical skills to perform responsibilities outlined.
• Advanced knowledge of oncology, biology, physiology and anatomy related to radiation therapy
• Advanced technical knowledge of Radiation Treatment Planning and Delivery
• Current registration from the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario required
• Certification and current membership in the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists required
• APRT(T) Certification from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is preferred. The successful candidate will be required to obtain the APRT Certification within 2 years of beginning this role
• Eligibility for appointment within an academic setting preferred

Experience:

• At minimum Over 6 years up to and including 8 years practical and related experience and/or 1 year on-the-job training required.
• Mentoring/Coaching, completion of preceptorship or coaching course
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Excellent time management skills required.
• Excellent decision-making, problem recognition and problem solving skills required.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills required.
• Excellent communication skills required
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions required.
• Excellent planning skills required.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Knowledge of research methodology required

Why 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.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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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.