Kinesiologist Coordinator

**JOB SUMMARY**

The role of Kinesiologist Coordinator is to provide guidance and mentorship to the Kinesiologists, Physiotherapy Assistants, students, and volunteers. The Kinesiologist Coordinator participates alongside the Clinic Manager in the recruitment, training and performance management of the clinical support team, including development and maintenance of training plans and resource planning.

**EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree or Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from a recognized University.
- 2-3 years of experience in a clinical setting
- Previous experience in people management is an asset.
- Experience leading and demonstrating exercise

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- **Kinesiologist duties**_
- **Patient Care**_
- Responsible for coordinating and monitoring flow of patients through treatment space.
- Communicate the arrival of patients to the appropriate treating professional.
- Lead and assist the patient to their designated treatment space.
- Kinesiologists have additional accountability to collaborate with the Physiotherapist to recommend and instruct patients on exercise prescriptions.
- Perform client checks to ensure comfort and undertake any necessary action during treatment.
- **Clinic Maintenance**_
- Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms prior to patient use.
- Clean and sanitize all equipment, hydrocollators, IFC machines, ultrasound machines, gym equipment, hand exercise tools, wax bath and plinths, as per Alberta Health Services standards.
- Monitor flow of laundry and ensure adequate linens are available for use at all times.
- Ensure cleanliness of overall clinic space.
- Assist front desk with required duties including answering phone calls, faxing, shredding, organizing patient files, putting away supplies and attending to patient concerns.
- **Team mentorship**_
- Act as the training lead for all new clinical support members.
- Develop training resources, execute training plans and assist in performance management and continued education.
- Act as a first point of contact for clinical support staff for operational and role specific questions and guidance.
- Actively work with staff to maintain workflow efficiencies and assist with task delegation as needed throughout the day.
- Cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, committed to the health, safety, and wellness of all employees.
- Represent the support team in operational meetings to communicate team targets, goals and site-specific projects.
- **Operational oversight**_
- Work with clinical lead to oversee the quality and consistency of patient care.
- Work with clinical lead to oversee overall daily operations of the clinical support team.
- Ensure compliance of company policies and procedures.
- Work with Clinic Manager to develop staffing plans, participate in recruitment and manage scheduling and scheduling changes.
- Track and maintain records of staff attendance, absences and shift changes. Reporting any notable records to the Clinic Manager.
- Alongside the Clinic Manager
- conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Clinical Lead and Clinic Manager to increase operational efficiencies and ensure consistent implementations of procedures and practices at their site.
- Provide updates and ongoing communication to Clinical Lead and Clinic Manager and the executive management team when required.
- **Student & Volunteer Management **_
- Explore, develop and maintain relationships with new and existing schools, colleges and programs.
- Manage recruitment process, training and communication of upcoming student placements.
- Develop training plans and training resources
- Coordinate and fulfill preceptor requirements.
- Maintain appropriate volunteer hours, including the creation of schedules for volunteer program participants.
- Supervise volunteer participants, monitor attendance hours and produce completion letters.

**SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE**
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to oversee small groups
- Accountability & Adaptability
- Client service oriented
- Communication (oral and written)
- Critical thinking
- Dependable and punctual
- Detailed oriented
- Integrity and ethic driven
- Professionalism
- Team leadership
- Team oriented
- Results management
- Self-motivated and ability to multi-task

**POSITION CONDITIONS**
- A fast-paced environment.
- Position requires interaction with employees, management and the public.
- Occasional attendance at the organization’s special events.
- Position requires you to physically demonstrate and correct exercise

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

**Education**:

- Bach