Exercise Conditioning Therapist Degree Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Senior Chronic Disease Therapist at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon leads intake assessments, functional evaluations, and conditioning programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients within the Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialty Clinic.

Under the Manager, you design, direct, and operate exercise programs and oversee the active phase of the program. Requires a BKin and two years in the department, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in the specific department/area/program.
• Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) required.
• Advanced communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead intake assessment, functional evaluation, and education for patients with chronic disease.
• Design, direct, and operate exercise programs for cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Oversee the active phase of the program in coordination with the Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)

Job description

Position #: 9014475

Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialty Clinic

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 15 shifts of 3.75 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Exercise/Conditioning Therapist - Degree Senior $38.943 to $47.62

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Senior Chronic Disease Therapist will be responsible for intake assessment, functional evaluation, physical conditioning programs, and education for patients with chronic disease. In conjunction with the Manager, the incumbent will design, direct, organize and operate exercise programs for the First Step, Cardiac and Pulmonary programs. The Senior Chronic Disease Therapist is responsible for the overall organization of the active phase of the program. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Two (2) years experience in the specific department/area/program

Education

• Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
• Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and ECG abnormalities
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in applicable tools and equipment

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/