CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for Indigenous Employees

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Shorter commutes in BC

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to design, conduct, and supervise exercise for primary care rehabilitation clients. You will educate and counsel participants, support program planning, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to advance fitness and lifestyle goals in a community setting.

Under supervision of a Manager/Lead and in coordination with physical or occupational therapists, you will contribute to outreach and delivery of community programming, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in a related field.

Skills

Plan programs

Staff education

Communication

Team collaboration

Counseling skills

Change management

Organization

Collaboration

Cultural safety

Adaptability

Physical fitness

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or Exercise Sciences

Job description

Position Summary

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

Qualfications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or Exercise Sciences from a recognized program.
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist with either the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate safe client physical activity programs.
• Ability to provide effective staff and client education.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated team player with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Skills in interviewing, counseling, coaching and behavior change techniques.
• Ability to adapt and implement ongoing change and quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and problem solve.
• Ability to build high functioning collaborative relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to deliver services in a culturally safe and sensitive environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment including virtually enabled technology.

Where you will be working:

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being.

Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.