kinesiologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree
• Cardiopulmonary technology/technologist
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Hospital
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Interview patients
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
• Implement treatment plans
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Ensure infection control
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
  
  

Medical specialization

• Biophysics or biomechanics
  
  

Respiratory therapist specialization

• Cardiopulmonary diagnostics
  
  

Scientific specialization

• Ergonomics
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
  
  

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  
  

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities