Kinesiologist-tpt(.5) Physio

**Ref# 23OPP027**

**1 ‑ Temporary Part Time (.5) ‑ Kinesiologist**

**Physiotherapy ‑ Cardiac Rehab**

**It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event**

**you are successful.**

Reporting to the Manager ‑ Rehabilitation & Healthy Lifestyles Program, you will be responsible for providing

education, counselling and exercise programming to participants of the Rehabilitation & Healthy Lifestyles program.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, that includes regional partners, you will provide program elements within

the practice standards of your specific discipline and the guidelines of the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular

Prevention and Rehabilitation and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Applicants will have the following qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education or Physiotherapy
- Must be registered with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario or have the ability to become registered
- Current certification in BCLS
- Two or more years experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation and chronic disease management
- One of the following certifications: ACSM Exercise Specialist certification, ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise

Physiologist, CSEP‑ Certified Personal Trainer, CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist
- Excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution
- Demonstrated patient and family centred care approach
- Knowledge of cardiac risk stratification and behaviour modification
- Knowledge of the principles of Adult Learning

In addition, applicants must have skill and experience in the following elements of cardiac rehabilitation services:

- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Client and family education
- Creating clinical exercise prescription
- Practicing as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Delivery of services via Telemedicine
- Case management
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Conducting training sessions for professional staff

Salary Range: $35.420 to 45.130

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient

and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and

commitment to this care philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on
**Friday, 17 February, 2023**.

website.

Posted: February 10, 2023

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