Kinesiologist: Independent Clinician in Long-Term Care

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a Kinesiologist to support and enhance services within the Long-Term Care facility. The role collaborates with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and the broader care team to provide safe, wholistic, patient-centered care.

The successful candidate will hold a kinesiology degree with eligibility for CKO registration, and will participate in ongoing professional development and team education.

Qualifications

• Degree in kinesiology (Bachelor, or Masters). Master of Professional Kinesiology preferred.
• Registered or eligible for registration within 3 months with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO).
• Previous experience in a Long-Term Care setting is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge/skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate in an interprofessional team environment.
• Knowledge or training in cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, orthopaedic rehab, biomechanics, ergonomics is an asset.
• Willingness to participate in staff and patient development to maintain current knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, educate and manage patients using individual or group sessions.
• Work independently or under guidance from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Operate as an independent clinician in line with departmental policies.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Compile statistical workload data and reports.
• Contribute to staff education within the Long-Term Care facility, including health and safety and infection control.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Kinesiology

CKO registration eligibility

Job description

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a Kinesiologist to support and enhance services within the Long-Term Care facility. The role collaborates with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and the broader care team to provide safe, wholistic, patient-centered care.

The successful candidate will hold a kinesiology degree with eligibility for CKO registration, and will participate in ongoing professional development and team education.