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The Kinesiologist will perform biomechanical and functional assessments while designing and supervising graded exercise and work hardening programs. They will also collaborate with clinicians to document client progress and facilitate return-to-work plans.

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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 and facilitating FCE’s. 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! Location: Lifemark Physiotherapy Aspen - 339 Aspen Glen Landing SW, Calgary, AB, T3H 0N6 Schedule: 24 hours per week, with possible full time hours available. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays We have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients and employees with PPE provided, the spacing of patients, screening, and more. Extensive safety protocols and procedures have been put into place and are mandatory. In this role you will: • Perform biomechanical, fitness, and functional assessments under the mentorship and direction of a physiotherapist • 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 Qualifications: • Graduate of university Kinesiology degree program • 2+ years of experience considered an asset • Registration with the appropriate Provincial governing body for Kinesiologists is required Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca [http://www.lifemark.ca]for more information. #LI-DNP

What you’ll do

The Kinesiologist will perform biomechanical and functional assessments while designing and supervising graded exercise and work hardening programs. They will also collaborate with clinicians to document client progress and facilitate return-to-work plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in Kinesiology and be registered with the appropriate provincial governing body. Two or more years of experience is considered an asset for this role.

Benefits

• Personal Protective Equipment provided • Safety protocols

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Eager · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Eager to learn · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Kinesiology
• Ergonomic assessment
• Functional assessments
• Work hardening
• Work conditioning
• Biomechanical assessment
• Exercise prescription
• Occupational rehabilitation
• Clinical documentation
• Patient education
• Functional testing
• Return to work planning
• Willingness To Learn
• Ergonomic Assessments
• Physical Therapy
• Functional Testing
• Mentorship
• Rehabilitation
• Hardening

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Kinesiologist
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists