Physio Assistant/rkin

**ABOUT US**
- Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates (EPA) are a group of physiotherapist-owned clinics with 8 locations, around Guelph and surrounding areas. Over the past 20 + years, EPA has been providing evidence -based care with an emphasis on manual therapy and exercise through our unique approach, "Your Path to Improved Health". Our growth and success over the years is because of our incredible team of dedicated, passionate and hard-working employees._

Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates (EPA) is actively recruiting for a **full-time Registered Kinesiologist **at our **Georgetown and other EPA clinics**.

Our ideal PTA/Kin will have completed Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics or Kinesiology with 1-2 years of relevant experience in a clinical setting. Previous experience working with clients for functional testing, work simulations, functional exercises and work conditioning will be considered an asset for this position.

If you are looking to work in a progressive environment, alongside a highly motivated, friendly and compassionate professional team, this is the place for you. To apply, submit your resume today, start date is asap.

**WHAT EPA OFFERS**
- Competitive total compensation package which includes vacation pay, holiday pay, full benefits and participation in the company pension plan (when applicable)
- Generous educational allowance and paid professional dues
- Annual Fitness Allowance
- Growth and Development opportunities to manage specialty programs and participation in our Kin profit sharing model after meeting milestone years of service.

If this sounds like the position for you, tell us your story and submit your resume today.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Kinesiologists will provide exemplary care to our clients in the areas of Clinical and Occupational Health in accordance with practice standards. Kinesiologists will work in a physiotherapy clinical setting providing health and wellness solutions to our clients.

**Duties and Responsibilities include **(but are not limited to):

- Working with Registered Physiotherapist to carry out specific exercise programs with an emphasis on shoulder, back and knee
- Perform biomechanical, fitness, and functional assessments as a direct referral of a Physiotherapist
- Design, implement and supervise graded exercise, work conditioning and/or work hardening programs
- Independently assess and progress clients for unique exercise programs such as GLAD and Osteoporosis
- Perform reassessment of client progress through functional testing
- Work cooperatively with clients to set and achieve functional goals
- Complete functional components of reports for initial, progress and discharge for specialized WSIB populations
- Ensure return to work plans with client and employer have been made and documented in the client chart
- Be an active participant and promoter of Exercise is Medicine with clients and through appropriate social media streams

**Qualifications Needed**
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics or Kinesiology
- Registered with the College of Kinesiologists (CKO) of Ontario (in good standings) and have liability insurance
- Ontario Kinesiologists Association (OKA) registration an asset
- Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the professional standards of EPA
- Personal qualities must include high level of maturity, professionalism, respect for confidentiality and commitment to the superior level of customer satisfaction;
- Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a team environment;
- Embraces and promotes clinical fitness approaches - Exercise is Medicine
- Prior experience in a Physiotherapy/Rehabilitation setting is an asset.
- Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates (EPA) is an equal opportunity employer. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. EPA is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this in your cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.36 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2020-11-02