Exercise Therapist - Cardiac Rehab - Casual

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

5d • CA$41 - CA$53 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role functions as a Case Manager for a designated group of program participants and as a liaison between the participant and their primary care physician and other health care providers. The Exercise Therapist will perform ongoing assessments to evaluate participant progress, attitude, and behavior, and adjust treatment as indicated in conjunction with the MD and other team members. The role also involves assisting in the development, coordination, and delivery of participant and family education, and providing motivational support to participants and families regarding long-term behavior modification.

Requirements

• BSc Kinesiology, Physical Education, Physiotherapy or related field from a recognized university, with successful completion of cardiac physiology, exercise physiology electives and cardiovascular rehabilitation elective
• Current professional license in good standing with appropriate College
• Eligible for membership with Cardiac Rehabilitation Network of Ontario and Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation
• Cardiopulmonary exercise testing experience preferred
• Current BCLS certification with AED preferred
• Current ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist and CSEP CEP certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in cardiovascular rehabilitation preferred
• Working knowledge of cardiovascular and exercise physiology, basic ECG interpretation, cardiovascular medications, and principles of behaviour modification
• Strong patient assessment skills and program planning experience
• The ability to work as part of an inter-professional team
• Demonstrated effective teamwork and problem solving skills
• Experience in adult education and presentation skills
• Research skills and experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Case Manager for a designated group of program participants and as a liaison between the participant and their primary care physician and other health care providers
• Perform ongoing assessment to evaluate the participant’s progress, attitude and behaviour and change the treatment as indicated in conjunction with MD and other team members
• Assist in the development, coordination and delivery of participant and family education
• Provide motivational support to participants and families regarding long-term behaviour modification

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level