Community Kinesiologist (Independent Contractor)

CBI Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nanaimo is seeking a passionate Kinesiologist. In this community-based role, you will provide tailored exercise prescriptions and conduct functional assessments. Ideal candidates will have a kinesiology degree and strong interpersonal skills. CBI Health offers comprehensive benefits, flexible hours, and a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Continuous learning and skills development

Training and mentoring from experts

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Registered or in the process of registering with BCAK.
• Seeking a role that promotes professional growth.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one exercise prescription.
• Complete functional assessments.
• Design and implement therapeutic exercise programs.
• Assist with return to work planning.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Undergraduate degree in kinesiology or human kinetics

Job description

If you are a dynamic Kinesiologist interested in personal and professional growth, CBI Health Group has an excellent opportunity for you to meet these goals, supported by one of the largest healthcare networks in Canada.

As a flexible, enthusiastic and personable team player focused on client-centred care and clinical outcomes, you flourish in a values-based, results-oriented and collaborative environment like ours, and will be able to execute on your vision to grow your practice and develop your clinical skills.

This is a community based role with travel around the Nanaimo, BC area. This role is also available as an Independent Contractor

As a Kinesiologist, You Will

• Be responsible for the provision of one-on-one exercise prescription
• Complete functional assessments
• Work with a client profile that can range from orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, to cognitive and/or mood related
• Design and implement a therapeutic exercise program to meet the identified client needs
• Prepare progress and discharge reports delegated by the treating clinician
• Assist the treating clinician with return to work planning

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful

• Have an undergraduate degree in kinesiology or human kinetics
• Registered/in the process of registering with BCAK
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Be seeking a challenging opportunity to continue to build a growing practice
• Be comfortable working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Be comfortable working with mental health and chronic pain clients
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with patients
• Demonstrate an understanding of medical conditions, disability management, and appropriate exercise prescription and progression
• Have a reliable vehicle for use with appropriate insurance

What CBI Health Offers You

• Continuous learning and skills development, including management opportunities
• Training and mentoring from a national network of experts
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and rewards package, including group health, dental and vision benefits, paid 100% by the employer
• Flexible working hours and virtual care options
• Excellent administrative support, so you can focus on your patients

About Us

For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

CBI Health is proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row. A huge thank you to all our team members, whose dedication, passion, and innovation have enabled us to achieve this recognition year after year.

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.