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KIN-Kinesiologist

Lifemark Health Groupabout 18 hours ago
Halifax, NS
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Flexible work hours (independent contractor or employee)
Competitive salary with benefits package
Annual continuing education allowance

About the role

Kinesiologist - Lifemark Health Group
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Status: Permanent Full-time

Location: Lifemark Physiotherapy - Halifax Bayers Rd

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

As Canada’s largest physiotherapy company, Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through movement. When you move better, you feel better. This is at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking a kinesiologist who shares this same philosophy. You will be working with employers, union representatives, and physicians to obtain and review medicals. This will assist with potential next steps required to assist with facilitating treatment as required and return to work solutions. You will develop relationships with all stakeholders and provide advice daily.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Perform biomechanical, fitness, and functional assessments in collaboration with other registered clinicians and case managers
  • Design, implement and supervise graded exercise, work conditioning and/or work hardening programs
  • Perform biweekly reassessment of client progress through functional testing
  • Work cooperatively with clients to set and achieve functional goals
  • Provide regular education to clients
  • Collaborating with the inter-professional team at your clinic

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Graduate of a University Kinesiology program
  • 1+ year of experience treating clients in an outpatient setting (strong asset), but new graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others
  • Demonstrated commitment to post-graduate professional development

Why Lifemark:

We live our values in everything thing we do - striving for simplicity, doing the right thing, being inclusive and welcoming, and having fun!

We go the extra kilometer by offering our employees:

  • Flexibility to work a variety of hours as an independent contractor or employee
  • Competitive salary with a benefits package
  • Annual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunities
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
  • Specialty physiotherapy-based services such as pelvic health, vestibular, concussion, and cancer rehab
  • Pathways for clinical leadership
  • National Partner of Special Olympics Canada
  • GoodLife Fitness discount

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

Visit and Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca/careers

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About Lifemark Health Group

Wellness and Fitness Services
1001-5000

We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country.

We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields.

We offer a number of rehabilitation programs and assessment services that are accredited by CARF International, an achievement that signals our commitment to high-quality services.

Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out on your career path or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, your journey to a better work life starts with Lifemark.

We foster innovative thinking, invest in your career development so that you can provide the best care for others, support your personal health and wellness with a comprehensive rewards package and strive to make an impact in the over 200 communities across Canada where we live and work.

Our award-winning workplace was recognized by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell as one of 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces in Canada for 2018 and 2019 and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019.

You belong here. Join our team!