Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation Specialist

PEFHT; Picton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Professional team culture

Meaningful community work

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) is seeking an Exercise and Rehabilitation Specialist to join a growing interprofessional primary health care team in Prince Edward County. You will develop in-home and group exercise programs, set functional goals with patients, and provide rehabilitation alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and collaboration with community resources, with a focus on promoting independence and safe care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Kinetics, or related field.
• Certification from a recognized fitness association (e.g., CSEP or OFC).
• Minimum 2 years related experience in the assessment and treatment of patients/clients.
• Current BCLS and 1st Aid certification.
• Experience with rehabilitative exercise techniques and modalities.
• Ability to design individualized rehabilitation programs.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning and evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social and health care services network and community resources.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, as well as to work independently.
• Able to initiate and support health teaching, facilitation, and development.
• Commitment to providing an excellent patient experience.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance, access to a reliable vehicle
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check

Responsibilities

• Works with patients to set and achieve functional goals as applicable.
• Develops in-home and group-based exercise programs for rehabilitation.
• May develop falls prevention education for seniors.
• Provides assessments and re-assessments using preset procedures.
• Implements kinesiology strategies or interventions as appropriate.
• Documents kinesiology processes clearly per standards.
• Uses interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from patients.
• Promotes involvement of patient, family or caregiver in needs assessment.
• Analyzes current research and incorporates findings into practice.
• Documents referrals with sound data and guidelines.
• Identifies and utilizes tools/resources for work and manages these resources.
• Works collaboratively within multidisciplinary team and mentors other members.
• Partners with community agencies to support patient needs.
• Promotes patient independence through teaching and health promotion.
• Maintains safe workplace per OHSA and PEFHT policies.
• Collaborates with staff in a team-based service delivery

Skills

Functional goal setting

Rehabilitation program design

Falls prevention education

Patient assessment

Kinesiology techniques

Documentation

Interviewing/communication

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Program planning & evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology / Exercise Science / Human Kinetics

Certification from fitness association (CSEP or OFC)

Current BCLS and 1st Aid certification

Minimum 2 years related experience

Job description

Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) is seeking an Exercise and Rehabilitation Specialist to join a growing interprofessional primary health care team in Prince Edward County. You will develop in-home and group exercise programs, set functional goals with patients, and provide rehabilitation alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and collaboration with community resources, with a focus on promoting independence and safe care.