Kinesiologist (Integrated Chronic Pain) - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Health Sciences North

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

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Description

Kinesiologist (Integrated Chronic Pain):

Competition #

5493

Job Title

Kinesiologist (Integrated Chronic Pain)

Department

Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt, OBIRS, Integrated Chronic Pain

Status

Temporary (Jun 2024 to Jun 2025)

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

Days

Bilingualism Required

N/A

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

Sudbury Outpatient Centre

ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

38.03 to 48.44

Application Closing Date

April 17, 2024

KEY FUNCTION:

Provide safe and effective therapeutic exercise treatment and education for patients with chronic pain in efforts to maintain functional capacity and level of independence.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Chronic Disease Self-Management, OBIRS and Integrated Chronic Pain.

DUTIES:

Oversee therapeutic exercise sessions for outpatients of the Integrated Chronic Pain Program and offer rehabilitation counselling.
Design and oversee exercise sessions, develop exercise prescriptions based on the results of a graded exercise test, and participate in emergency responses.
Provide initial and followup assessments, goal setting, and motivational support to clients and families regarding longterm behavioural modification.
Document within an electronic Patient Care System (PCS).
Act as a Kinesiology preceptor for postsecondary students, and design and deliver group education sessions in a classroom setting and via videoconference.
Participate in departmental research projects and maintain workload measurement statistics.
Refer patients to other members of the interdisciplinary team, and participate in case conferences, team huddles, and team meetings.
Liaise and work with other agencies and physicians' offices to coordinate patient care as required.
Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
Determine and align improvement projects with HSN's Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics, from an accredited university.
Current Certificate of Registration within the Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA).
Current Certificate as a Clinical Exercise Specialist (CEP) through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or willing to obtain within two (2) years.
Current Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Ministry of Labour "Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps" training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one (1) year fulltime equivalent experience working in exercise interventions with patients within the last five (5) years.
Minimum of one (1) year fulltime equivalent experience working in adult education within the last five (5) years.
Minimum of one (1) year fulltime equivalent experience in providing rehabilitation care and education to patients living with chronic pain.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to actively participate in exercise leadership, including hydrotherapy in a pool environment and resistance training.
Demonstrated ability to work in an integrated team.
Demonstrated planning, analytical, and problemsolving skills.
Demonstrated experience using virtual platforms (e.g. Ontario Telemedicine Network) to schedule and deliver patient care.
Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
Demonstrated commitment to the safety of coworkers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: