Kinesiologist
- Classification: Kinesiologist
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: AKC-S Kinesiology
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 25-JAN-2022
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 04-FEB-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $37.30
- Maximum Salary: $49.65
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent exercise science degree. Current Clinical Exercise Physiologist to (CSEP) or the American College of Sports Medicine's Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent exercise science degree required. BCLS certification required. Minimum 2 years current experience working with populations with chronic disease required. Clinical background/experience in kinesiology or exercise/lifestyle counseling, testing, prescribing and monitoring of special populations in Renal. Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment required. Intermediate computer skills required. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player while maintaining effective and respectful working relationships required. Travel required to facilitate exercise programs in community and AHS sites.
Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Kinesiology preferred. Strong knowledge of exercise testing protocols in all areas of exercise physiology including anthropometry, strength, flexibility and aerobic capacity preferred. Experience in providing services to diverse renal patients groups including Renal pre-transplant, hemodialysis, PD and CKD preferred. Leadership skills, and team leadership experiences preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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