Kinesiologist: Ergonomics, Rehab & Work Hardening

Lifemark Health Group; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifemark Physiotherapy Elm & Wilson

Job summary

Lifemark Physiotherapy Elm & Wilson in St. Thomas, ON is seeking a Kinesiologist who shares our philosophy that movement improves health.

You will perform ergonomic assessments, POETs, work hardening and FCEs as part of a collaborative outpatient clinic. You will design and supervise graded exercise, conduct functional testing and reassess progress, recording findings in client charts and coordinating return-to-work plans with clients and employers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of university Kinesiology degree program.
• 2+ years of experience considered an asset.
• Registration with the Provincial governing body for Kinesiologists is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform biomechanical, fitness, and functional assessments under supervision.
• Design, implement and supervise graded exercise, work conditioning and/or work hardening programs.
• Perform biweekly reassessment of client progress through functional testing.
• Record functional and subjective findings in client charts regularly.
• Work cooperatively with clients to set and achieve functional goals.
• Conduct group orientation and education lectures and regular one-on-one education.
• Complete functional components of reports for initial, progress and discharge.
• Ensure return to work plans with client and employer are documented.

Skills

Ergonomic assessment

Biomechanical assessment

Functional assessments

Graded exercise design

Team collaboration

Education

Kinesiology degree program

Job description

Lifemark Physiotherapy Elm & Wilson in St. Thomas, ON is seeking a Kinesiologist who shares our philosophy that movement improves health.

You will perform ergonomic assessments, POETs, work hardening and FCEs as part of a collaborative outpatient clinic. You will design and supervise graded exercise, conduct functional testing and reassess progress, recording findings in client charts and coordinating return-to-work plans with clients and employers.