CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to design, conduct and supervise exercise sessions for primary care rehabilitation clients. You will work under supervision of a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist and collaborate with an interprofessional team to support fitness and lifestyle goals.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30, with day shifts in a dynamic environment where education and outreach are part of program planning and community delivery to

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct and supervise exercise sessions for primary care rehabilitation clients.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team and report to supervisors.
• Provide education and counseling to help clients reach fitness and lifestyle goals.

Job description

Are you a Clinical Exercise Physiologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to Northern Health.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, and within the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine this position is responsible for designing, conducting and supervising exercise sessions for primary care rehabilitation clients. Reporting to the Team Lead/Manager or designate and under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with an interprofessional team, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist assists participants to attain recommended fitness, and lifestyle goals by providing education and counseling. Provides support and input into program planning, development, evaluation, and outreach and delivery of community programming to client groups.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30