Exercise Specialist, Ambulatory Care- Permanent

7 months ago

Ottawa, Canada CHEO Full time

Compensation Pay Range:
$37.45-$45.96

**Job Description**:
DESCRIPTION:

- An Exercise Specialist is required for the CHEO Cardiology Clinic. The Exercise Specialist with provide sub-specialty medical care; promote capacity among families and community providers caring for this population; fosters collaborative relationships and partnerships that support seamless transitions between health care and community; provides a setting for clinical and epidemiological evaluation and research; and promotes the dissemination of knowledge in the field of paediatric cardiology.

The Exercise Specialist will coordinate patient intake and assessments, conduct all evaluations of physical fitness and mental skills and will analyze and present results and significance to the healthcare team. The Exercise Specialist will offer physical activity and mental skills counseling to patients and families referred to the CHEO Cardiology Clinic; design/develop and deliver group teaching sessions; support patients as they transition back into community activities and assist with continuing development and delivery of the exercise and physical activity. The Exercise Specialist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and attends and participates in patient rounds and conferences with medical, nursing and allied health personnel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Provides initial and follow-up physical activity and mental skills assessments and counselling to patients of the CHEO Cardiology Clinic and their families.-
- Possess extensive knowledge of physical activity assessment and monitoring strategies-
- Develops and maintains teaching tools and patient handouts.-
- Participates in facilitation of group education, coping and behaviour modification sessions.-
- Works closely with the family and other members of the interdisciplinary team in providing physical activity information and developing a comprehensive physical activity plan for clients.-
- Provides pertinent physical activity and fitness information to individuals over the telephone as required.-
- Extensive teaching of families and other health care professionals including students.-
- Continuous learning to develop expertise in the specialties.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiology of Ontario (preferred)-
- Police Record Check (Essential)-
- Masters degree in Physical Activity Counseling or related field (Essential)-
- Experience in physical activity assessment and counselling (Essential)-
- Bilingualism (French/English) (preferred)-
- Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills (Essential)-
- Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license (Essential)-
- Willing to work late afternoon and evening shifts (Essential)-
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at- All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Un.e ou un spécialiste de l’exercice est requis.e à la clinique de cardiologie pédiatrique du CHEO. La ou le spécialiste offrira des soins médicaux de sous-spécialité; favorisa le développement des capacités au sein des familles et des prestataires de soins qui traitent cette population; encouragera la création de relations et de partenariats visant à appuyer la transition sans heurts entre les milieux de soins de santé et la collectivité; encadrera les travaux de recherche et d’évaluation clinique et épidémiologique; et fera la promotion de la propagation des connaissances dans le domaine de la cardiologie pédiatrique.

La ou le titulaire du poste coordonnera l’admission et les évaluations des patient.e.s, dirigera l’ensemble des évaluations d’aptitude physique et mentale, et procédera à l’analyse, à la présentation des résultats et à leur interprétation à l’équipe de soins de santé. La personne qui occupera ce poste offrira des services de counseling en ma

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