CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental insurance

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Job summary

Northern Health in Terrace, BC, Canada is seeking a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist to design, conduct, and supervise exercise sessions for primary care rehabilitation within an interprofessional team.

You will support program planning and outreach while applying best-practice standards in clinical exercise physiology and liaising with physical or occupational therapists. Eligibility requires CSEP or ACSM certification and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Designing, conducting and supervising exercise sessions for primary care rehabilitation clients and collaborating with an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct and supervise exercise sessions for primary care rehabilitation clients.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team including physical or occupational therapists.
• Support program planning, development, evaluation and outreach for community programming.

Skills

Program planning

Client education

Communication

Team player

Counseling

Behavior change

Organizational skills

Cultural safety

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a certified 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 our Interprofessional Team department.

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

Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday- STAT, 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 Terrace

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. 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, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• • 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.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants