Kinesiologist - Lifemark Physiotherapy Saint John
- Saint John, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience considered an asset!
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Status: Permanent Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Location: 555 Somerset Street - Suite 206
Schedule: Monday – Friday
As Canada’s largest physiotherapy company, Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through movement. While physiotherapy remains a core service, Kinesiology is integral in promoting our clients’ healing and improving recovery time. 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 posses the ability to perform ergonomic assessment, POET’s, work hardening, facilitating FCE’s and training opportunities available . This position will provide the opportunity to work collaboratively with a team of clinicians, as well as provide exposure to complex occupational rehab cases.
If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic out-patient clinic, is eager to learn more, and is passionate about helping our clients get back to life, you belong here!
Why Lifemark:
At Lifemark, we walk the talk of our company's Core Values: "We have fun," We strive for simplicity," We trust each other to do the right thing," We go the extra kilometer," and "We belong here."
Why Lifemark?
Team Collaboration: You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians who share your drive and passion.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive compensation package with an excellent benefits program for permanent full-time employees.
Retail Perks: Take advantage of a 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Invest in Your Future: Participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Wellness and Vacation: We care about your well-being with paid vacation days for our permanent employees
Education Opportunities: Access to an annual continuing education allowance of $1,500.00 (full-time), with various internal training opportunities.
Refer-a-Friend: Our Employee Referral Bonus Program offers you a great opportunity to earn extra rewards.
Leadership Development: We provide pathways for both clinical and corporate leadership.
Administrative Support: We have an administrative team to facilitate paperwork, booking, billing, and even online scheduling.
Mentorship and Comfortable Environment: Our work environment is positive and comforting, with mentorship opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Strong Digital Presence: Join a nationally recognized brand with a powerful digital footprint.
Diverse Caseload: Expect a diverse, stable caseload with the flexibility to integrate pre-existing clients.
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
- 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
What You Bring to the Team:
- Graduate of a University Kinesiology program
- 2+ years of experience considered an asset!
Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca/careers
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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct biomechanical, fitness, and functional assessments, and design and supervise graded exercise, work conditioning, and work-hardening programs. Track and document client progress, educate clients, collaborate with clinicians and case managers, and coordinate documented return-to-work plans with clients and employers.
Requirements
A university degree in Kinesiology is required, and two or more years of experience are considered an asset. The role calls for assessment and occupational rehabilitation capabilities, effective client education and documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Skills
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Work Hardening
- Work Conditioning
- Biomechanical Assessment
- Fitness Assessment
- Functional Assessment
- Exercise Program Design
- Functional Testing
- Client Education
- Goal Setting
- Progress Documentation
- Return-to-Work Planning
- Occupational Rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits Program
- Employee Discount
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Leadership Development
- Administrative Support
- Mentorship
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Kinesiology
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Rehabilitation
- Ergonomic Assessment
- POETs
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Work Hardening
- Work Conditioning
- Biomechanical Assessment
- Fitness Assessment
- Functional Assessment
- Graded Exercise Programs
- Functional Testing
- Client Progress Reassessment
- Client Education
- Functional Goals
- Clinical Documentation
- Progress Reports
- Discharge Reports
- Return-to-Work Plans
- Case Management
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Outpatient Clinic