Kinesiologist

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Bayshore Therapy & Rehab is looking for a Kinesiologist to join our amazing team.

Role – Kinesiologist Position Type - Casual, Independent Contractor Location of Work – Kitchener Waterloo, ON and surrounding areas Work Environment - Home Care Pay Rate - $60-80/hr

Position Summary The Kinesiologist, under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation or Clinical Manager- Branch level, is responsible for completion of professional activities that include: assessment, treatment, education, and management of clients requiring Kinesiology intervention, in accordance with professional standards. Our Kinesiologists work with clients funded through a variety of referral sources, including auto insurance, disability insurers, employers, and case managers. At this time we are primarily looking for support with one of our disability insurer contracts. Assignments are offered based on geographic location, expertise, and availability.

Job Duties include -

• Ergonomic assessments and recommendations
• Job coaching
• Work Capacity Assessments
• Functional job demands analysis
• Return-to-work planning and implementation

Education & Licensing Masters Degree or recognized equivalent in Kinesiology Current registration, and in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontari

Experience Minimum two (2) years of experience providing Physiotherapy services Prior experience with in home assessments and treatments Knowledge of auto insurance and the legal system is an asset particularly medical/legal report writing Strong clinical reasoning and professional judgment Excellent written communication and report-writing skills Ability to manage timelines and meet reporting deadlines Experience working independently in community and workplace settings Hold valid professional liability insurance

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.