Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of seniors. This position focuses on developing and implementing exercise programs tailored to individual needs, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and preventing chronic diseases. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, bringing your expertise in exercise physiology and lifestyle education to make a real difference in the community. Enjoy a rewarding career that offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the health of the population in a beautiful coastal region.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with completion of 120 post-secondary credits in exercise physiology.
• CSEP-CEP certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exercise programs for seniors in home and community settings.
• Monitor and coach clients on healthy lifestyle choices.

Skills

Exercise Physiology

Lifestyle Education

Nutrition

Behavior Change

Communication Skills

Program Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology

CSEP-CEP Certification

Job description

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Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 202265
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Seniors
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Seniors and Frailty, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of program components. The CEP performs evaluations, prescribes conditioning exercise, provides exercise monitoring, coaching, healthy lifestyle education, and outcome evaluation for medically stable individuals with medical conditions, functional limitations or disabilities. Interventions aim to optimize healthy lifestyle choices, promote health, and prevent and manage chronic disease. This specific opportunity involves working in a collaborative multidisciplinary Seniors Care Team with a geriatric population to deliver services in the clients home and community setting.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with successful completion of at least 120 post-secondary credits within Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists Clinical Exercise Physiologist Core Competencies.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologist Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) theory and practical exam or equivalent [American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist; Australia (ESSA) Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)], and registration with CSEP.
• Minimum of one year experience in physical activity/exercise and lifestyle education, testing, instruction, and programming in a primary health care/rehabilitation setting or community environment.
• Advanced knowledge, skills, and proficiency in the areas of exercise physiology, aging, nutrition, behavior change, etc.
• Experience with individual and group education and facilitation utilizing adult education and motivational enhancement principles
• Demonstrates person centered/family focused, diversity relevant and population heath approaches to care
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to change
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Demonstrates strong partnership, collaboration, and community development skills

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Benefits

$34.80 - $44.82 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

This position is currently eligible for a Market Adjustment of approximately $XXX.XX biweekly. Eligibility for a Market Adjustment is reviewed periodically.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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