Organization: Mosaic Primary Care Network (PCN)
Position: Kinesiologist (2 positions available)
Status: Temporary Full time (1.0 FTE). Contract duration: Up to 12 months
Location: Calgary, AB
Reporting To: Registered Dietician & Kinesiologist Supervisor
Date Available: Negotiable
Hours of Work: 7.75 hours per day, 38.75 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Days
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Program: Nursing & Allied Health Team
Classification: Kinesiologist
Salary Range: $38.72-$51.02 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
How to apply: Directly to our online career page: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/MOS5000ALBE/JobBoard/4e47865c-1eea-49e1-bcac-65fa0ceb142a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc
About Us
Mosaic Primary Care Network (PCN) provides a wide range of primary health care services in the northeast and southeast Calgary communities in partnership with a group of family doctors. Our talented interdisciplinary health care teams work together to provide services that best support patient needs.
We want YOU to bring your expertise to our growing team as we continue to develop solutions to meet the needs of our local community. If you have initiative, are resourceful, engage easily in teamwork, and most importantly, want to make a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you!
Position Summary
The Kinesiologist works in Mosaic PCN clinics and recreation centre settings to support patients in making positive lifestyle changes related to physical activity.
In clinic settings, the Kinesiologist works with other allied health professionals to provide individualized, team-based care to patients with the goal to improve exercise habits, overall health status, and manage/prevent chronic disease.
In recreation settings, the Kinesiologist will work with other members of the population health team to ensure smooth delivery and operations of population health programs by facilitating group education classes related to exercise, overseeing some day-to-day program operations, and leading group exercise classes for adults with chronic diseases/mobility issues.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment
- Assesses the exercise habits of individuals, families, and communities through screening, data collection, ongoing monitoring, and reassessment
Intervention
- Educates individuals, families, and communities to assist in applying physical activity principles to improve overall health status using motivational interviewing and behavioural change management
- Provides clinical services using a patient-centred approach in both one to one and group settings
- Identifies priorities, target dates, and strategies, together with the patients, which contribute to individualized treatment plans and goals
- Evaluates the extent to which outcomes have been achieved and recommends alternative treatments as necessary
- Consults directly with family physicians and provides referring physicians with concise verbal or written feedback in a timely manner
- Develops and delivers exercise education and health promotion programs targeting populations of concern
- Facilitates group exercise classes for a diverse population including adaptations based on restrictions due to pain or presence of chronic disease
Inter-professional Collaboration
- Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ needs to ensure they receive appropriate and optimal care
Documentation
- Documents all phases of patient care in the appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to maintain accurate and timely records, as well as recording the details of clinical interactions in MPCN evaluation systems
Community Engagement
- Participates in community activities within the Mosaic PCN catchment area, including health fairs, conferences, and other community events to promote Mosaic programs and services
Professional Development
- Identifies and works to achieve own professional development needs which support goals set in performance reviews
Population Health Programming
- Participates in the ongoing operations and programming of community-based population health programs
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Licenses
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field
- Minimum designation of Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or equivalent through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- First Aid/CPR Health Care Provider Level C
Experience
- Comfortable with counselling patients in a 1-on-1 setting regarding physical activity
- Experience working with patients suffering from chronic disease and pain
- Able to facilitate educational workshops related to exercise in a group setting (10-15 people)
- Experience leading larger group exercise classes (for 20-35 people) with a wide range of abilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent individual and group teaching skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Flexible schedule – able to work some evenings and weekends if needed
- Ability to function effectively independently and as a member of an inter-professional team
- Knowledge regarding biomechanics, exercise prescription and progression, and adapting exercise for patients with physical impairments
- Understanding of pain and chronic disease
- Ability to travel between multiple recreation sites and clinics daily
- Strong computer skills – fluent with Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required
- Must be knowledgeable in working with a diverse population facing numerous barriers
Assets
- Experience in needs assessments, program development, and evaluation
- Experience using an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Additional certifications or training in group fitness, biomechanical assessment, or chronic disease management
Relationships
Internal Relationships
- Multidisciplinary team, physicians, management, evaluation, and other staff members.
External Relationships
- Other Primary Care Networks (PCN), Alberta Health Services (AHS), and external stakeholders, such as community organizations, service groups, etc.
Working Conditions
- Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
- Ability to travel on public transportation or valid drivers license with access to own car in good repair is required.
- Ability to work at multiple different sites including clinic and recreation settings.
- Ability to lead and engage in low-moderate intensity physical activity classes at least 3 times per week.
- Ability to move various fitness-related equipment.
- Work involves sitting, standing, lifting, demonstrating exercises with/without equipment.
Why Mosaic PCN
We provide a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including: comprehensive health and dental coverage, Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) / Taxable Spending Account (TSA), a group RRSP matching program, professional development opportunities, generous vacation and other paid time off, and more!
Conditions of Employment
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and a current police information check (PIC) at the applicant’s expense. The results of the PIC may alter or revoke any offer made by Mosaic PCN.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest and resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to proceed through the selection process will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing HR@mosaicpcn.ca
This position is part of the bargaining unit covered by a collective agreement with Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).