Job Description

Location: Dr. Leonard A. Miller Center

Kinesiologist (Certified Exercise Physiologist) (Revised) (Repost)
(SUBJECT TO CLASSIFICATION REVIEW)
Adult Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Palliative Care Program
Temporary, Full Time (Until August 21, 2024 with possibility of extension)
24303TMP
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days)
Salary CG-40, ($36.91 - $41.29 per hour)
Competition Number 2023003840
Posted Date 13 September 2023
Closing Date Open Until Filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
Reporting to the Division Manager, Rehabilitation Day Services, the Kinesiologist/Certified Exercise Physiologist will be primarily responsible for implementing aerobic exercise training for patients with subacute stroke under the direction of the Recovery and Performance Lab, located on the 4th floor of the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre. The successful incumbent will work collaboratively with other members of the health and research teams to perform exercise testing and prescription / monitoring of individualized exercise programs to maximize recovery. The incumbent will utilize modified and specialized exercise equipment such as body-weight supported treadmills and gait assist devices, recumbent step and cycle and/or bicycle ergometers to implement exercise training in patients with functional impairment due to stroke. Additional exercise based interventions in other patient populations such as spinal cord injury, orthopaedic conditions, amputations and osteoarthritis may also be required as part of this position.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts or moves objects between 10 - 25 lbs.
Regularly requires a variety of body movement including bending, kneeling, and stretching and pushing and pulling objects using light to medium force.
Regularly requires fine finger/precision work and sitting at a computer.
Auditory concentration is required to listen attentively to clients and team members to obtain and interpret information correctly. Higher than normal levels of attentiveness is required when facilitating discussions and committee meetings.
Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace.
Various shifts including days with possible/occasional evening and/or weekends.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics from an approved/recognized program is required. Course work in Exercise Physiology is essential.
Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Kinesiology Association is required.
Eligible for and willing to do a certification as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology.
Experience working with patients and families who have experienced stroke is preferred.
Experience in prescribing and implementing exercise programs for individuals with chronic conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury and osteoarthritis is preferred.
Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to implement programs, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

*This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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