Kinesiologist-physiotherapy

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada St. Mary’s General Hospital Full time

For more than 90 years St. Mary’s General Hospital has fostered a culture of innovation, compassion and respect. With this vision, St. Mary’s has developed an environment that inspires people to perform to the best of their ability. Passion, excellence and innovation are deeply embedded in all we do. St. Mary’s uses these principles to foster a healthy, supportive work environment that cares for the well-being of our community - mind, body and spirit. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. In addition, you will join a team dedicated to making St. Mary’s the safest and most effective hospital in Canada. _

New employees must provide documentation of a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

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**The Exercise Therapist - **Registered Kinesiologist is a core member of the cardiorespiratory rehabilitation team proving care for both the cardiac rehabilitation and COPD activation programs. They are **responsible for delivering, coordinating, and participating in patient exercise classes and patient education sessions; help defining customized exercise programs based on a patient’s abilities; ongoing development of program(s) activities; performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession; acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies. The Exercise Therapist reports to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Manager and or designate **.**

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITES**

**_Direct Comprehensive Care _**
- **Assist the patient, client and family in the education of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases**:

- **Assist in developing or adapting an exercise prescriptions to align with a patient’s abilities and medical condition**:

- **Responsible for ensuring the safety features of the exercise sessions including checking compliance with the prescribed medications, exercise program guidelines, monitoring for acute cardiovascular disease symptoms, measurement of vital signs and awareness and enforcement of contraindications to participation in exercise training.**:

- **Participation in the interdisciplinary team in coordination of patient care plan.**:

- **Maintain effective communications with other members of the patient care team; Alter appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, volunteers and others within our health care community.**:

- **Assist program participants in recognizing the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular and respiratory distress.**:
**_Patient and Family Support _**
- **Provide motivational support to patients and families regarding long-term behavior modification.**:

- **Provide ongoing patient support for heart health management.**:

- **Provide ongoing psychosocial support in exercise sessions.**:

- **Demonstrate values and a commitment to foster a healthy, supportive work environment dedicated to delivering a high quality care experience though compassion, innovation and respect.**

**_Exercise Training _**
- **Responsible for the exercise prescription and progression of exercise training.**:

- **Responsible for designing and supervising exercise sessions.**:

- **Other duties as assigned.**

**_Cultural Performance Competencies _**
- **_Model the Way _**through **exercising self-control under pressure and effectively managing negative emotions.**:

- **_Inspire a Shared Vision _**by **enlisting others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.**:

- **_Challenge the Process _**by challenging the traditional process of doing things to find better ways.**:

- **_Enable Others to Act _**through **fostering collaborations, building trust, and facilitating relationships.**:

- **_Encourage the Heart _**by **showing a genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, values and needs of others and celebrating individual excellence.**:

- **Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology**:

- **Registered Kinesiologist through the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario with a Certificate through the Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA).**:

- **Current Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).**:

- **Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.**:

- **Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.**

**PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS**
- **Certified American College of Sports

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