Registered Kinesiologist

Job Summary

Are you looking for an exciting career where you are valued and rewarded for your work, all while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Well, it’s a good thing you’re seeing this job posting! Kinesiologist at Canadian Shield Health Care Services will work in the Rehabilitation Services Department under direct reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. Kinesiologist will be responsible for completing physical assessments and treatment plans independently or jointly with a physiotherapist.

They will be responsible for developing SMART and patient centered rehabilitation goals, making appropriate referrals and recommendations to internal and/or external agencies pertaining to patient care needs, and collaborate with Physiotherapist Assistants/Rehabilitation Assistants in care delivery to the patients. Kinesiologists will work in an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals at Canadian Shield Health Care Services and actively collaborate with the interdisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to each individual client and share the organizational values of DIGNITY, STRENGTH and EMPOWERMENT.

Canadian Shield Health Care Services provides safe, sincere and compassionate health care services by valuing our employees, operating with transparency, and putting integrity first.

Job Types: Full-Time, Part Time
Salary: $30-$40 per hour depending on experience

Only those who carry the required Qualifications / Credentials will be invited for an interview. If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding this job posting, please feel free to contact us via phone at . Thank you for visiting our job posting – we look forward to connecting!

• Completion of a Bachelors’ or Masters’ Program in Kinesiology/Human Kinetics from a recognized University.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
• Candidates in the process of or with intention to get their Kinesiology registration soon with College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
• Proof of professional liability insurance (for Registered Kinesiologists).

• Wellness program
• Staff appreciation and rewards programs
• Family oriented work environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Paid training sessions
• Potential pension plan available depending on position

• Completing physical tests, functional exams and treatment of clients with acute, subacute or chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions while maintaining the standards of practice as laid out by College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.
• Discuss test findings with the rehabilitation team Physiotherapist and/or interdisciplinary team and collaborate to carry out most appropriate plan for optimum recovery of the individual client.
• Using evidence informed best practice treatment and interventional guidelines while providing client care to maintain optimum functioning.
• Duly maintain thorough documentation, clinical reports, and clinical charts on Telus Collaborative Health Record (electronic medical reporting platform at Canadian Shield Healthcare Services), that meets reporting standards from College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and Canadian Shield Health Care Services.
• Designing the therapeutic exercise programs and educational plans for patients and rehabilitation team.
• Providing mentorship and training to Physiotherapist Assistant/Rehabilitation Assistants, students completing their clinical placements and other members of the Rehabilitation Services Team as identified and deemed appropriate to ensure optimum and safe delivery of care to the patients.
• Actively participate and collaborate in the interdisciplinary clinical team rounds to keep up to date on care and progress of each individual client, propose evidence informed alternative treatment options and best practice guidelines to help with optimum recovery of a patient.
• Actively participate and contribute to designing and development of new programs, successful delivery of new services and resource development within Canadian Shield Health Care Services.
• Relationship management with internal staff and department, key stakeholders,…