Kinesiologist (REHAB 03/23)

Full Time

Department: Rehabilitation

Reports To: Manager of Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, & Telemedicine

Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, & Telemedicine, the Kinesiologist will work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) to support and enhance the services of the rehabilitation department and ensure the provision of safe, wholistic, patient centered care to our clients. The Kinesiologist will work independently and under the guidance of the Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists, in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures.

• 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 working directly with clients in a healthcare facility preferred
• Basic computer knowledge/skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interprofessional team environment
• Knowledge and training in cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, orthopedic rehabilitation, biomechanics, ergonomics, or other related health care activities an asset
• Willingness to participate in patient and staff professional development to keep knowledge and skill current

• Workload includes client care for all designated patients.
• Responsible for the assessment, treatment, education and management of patients utilizing either individual or group sessions.
• Operate as an independent clinician and/or under guidance from the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures.
• Provision of services for programs such as Assess and Restore, Cardiac Rehab, Cardio/Pulmonary, Staff Health, ergonomics etc. and will support the work and demands of the Rehabilitation Services department.
• Participate in and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Responsible to compile statistical reports and maintain workload data.
• Participate in and contribute to staff education programs within the rehabilitation department and health centre, including fire and disaster plans, infection control, health & safety and any future programs.