Kinesiologist

Job summary

The Kinesiologist will perform biomechanical and functional assessments while designing and supervising exercise programs for clients. They are also responsible for documenting progress, setting functional goals, and coordinating return-to-work plans with employers.

Job details

Kinesiologist - Lifemark Physiotherapy Orleans Permanent Full-Time Location: 1968 Portobello Boulevard, Ottawa, ON Are you passionate and dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s health and wellness? Do you thrive on having the satisfaction of being on a driven team of industry experts and building a reputation for being one of the best in the industry with exceptional standards of work and quality? Do you want flexibility in your work schedule? If so, come and join us at Lifemark Physiotherapy Orleans, a Lifemark Health Group company, Canada’s premier, largest, and most comprehensive healthcare management organization. We believe 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. The successful candidate will be working at the Orleans clinic. Why Lifemark? * Competitive wages * Paid Vacation * Mentorship and support for new graduates * Up to $1500 yearly education allowance * Shoppers Drug Mart 30% Employee discount * Employee share ownership plan * Opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and the satisfaction of being on a driven team * Flexibility in building your perfect schedule with our understanding Clinic Director * Pathways for clinical and corporate leadership * Administrative team to facilitate paperwork, booking, and billing – including online scheduling * Nationally recognized brand with a strong digital presence * Diverse, stable caseload with the flexibility to integrate pre-existing clients * Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package for permanent employees. * Annual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunities. * Employee Referral Bonus Program Qualifications: * Registered with the College of Kinesiology of Ontario * Graduate of university Kinesiology degree program * Preferably with 1-5 years of work experience specializing in Occupational Rehabilitation is considered an asset Key Functions and Responsibilities: * Perform biomechanical, fitness, and functional assessments under the mentorship and direction of a physiotherapist * Design, implement and supervise graded exercise, work conditioning and/or work hardening programs * Teach exercise classes to seniors Retirement Residence in Westboro * Perform biweekly reassessment of client progress through functional testing * Record functional and subjective findings in client charts on a regular basis * Work cooperatively with clients to set and achieve functional goals * Conduct group orientation and education lectures and regular one-on-one education to clients * Complete functional components of reports for initial, progress and discharge * Ensure return to work plans with client and employer have been made and documented in the client chart 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 [http://lifemark.ca] Visit and Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca/careers [https://www.lifemark.ca/careers] #LI-DNP

What you’ll do

The Kinesiologist will perform biomechanical and functional assessments while designing and supervising exercise programs for clients. They are also responsible for documenting progress, setting functional goals, and coordinating return-to-work plans with employers.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the College of Kinesiology of Ontario and hold a university degree in Kinesiology. Preference is given to applicants with 1-5 years of experience in occupational rehabilitation.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Paid vacation • Mentorship • Education allowance • Employee discount • Employee share ownership plan • Employee referral bonus program

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Biomechanical assessment
• Fitness assessment
• Functional assessment
• Exercise prescription
• Work conditioning
• Work hardening
• Exercise instruction
• Functional testing
• Clinical documentation
• Goal setting
• Patient education
• Report writing
• Return to work planning
• Occupational rehabilitation
• Employment Equity
• Occupational Rehabilitation
• Physical Therapy
• Billing
• Functional Testing
• Leadership
• Health Administration
• Kinesiology
• Mentorship
• Scheduling
• Hardening

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Kinesiologist
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists