Kinesiologist

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Kinesiologist

Status: Full-time Permanent

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Newly Institute Fredericton Clinic (#6 5 Acorn StreetFredericton New Brunswick)

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry our community and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access rapid resolution and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety depression addiction post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) trauma and chronic pain.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kinesiologist to join our innovative purpose-driven and multi-disciplinary clinical team.

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

Youll work as a valued member of a highly innovative collaborative multi-disciplinary team thats passionate about realizing positive client outcomes and in which your voice is heard. Youll be a part of a diverse and inclusive culture where employees feel empowered to show up as their authentic selves and in which well-being is prioritized above all else. Our total rewards package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Four weeks annual vacation
• Eight paid annual wellness days
• Comprehensive group benefits
• Employer-paid health and dental benefit premiums
• Health & wellness spending account
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Regular team and community engagement events
• A welcoming and stunning clinic environment

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services you will provide support and treatment for adult clients across various occupations with an emphasis on treating first responders. You will collaborate and communicate closely with a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve positive outcomes. You will support with administrative tasks including scheduling appointments and communicating with third-party funders.

Youll work in a fast-paced environment as an integral member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team while sharing our core values of communication community excellence health and innovation.

Accountabilities

• Schedule and complete orientation sessions for clients when initiating treatment and ensure smooth transition of clients into program.
• Provide thorough assessment and exercise prescription for clients within a holistic approach.
• Support intake coordinator in managing WCB waitlist and provide information regarding program.
• Design rehabilitation plans for clients with physical injuries with the goal of returning client to pre-accident level.
• Complete functional testing evaluation and re-assessments as indicated.
• Assist in providing ongoing case management and client support.
• Facilitate one to one and group exercise and pain education sessions.
• Participate and facilitate weekly case consultations with the interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee client care communicating progress concerns and outcomes with other clinicians.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members to ensure treatment plans are aligned.
• Ensure same day completion of session notes.
• Template and complete initial progress and discharge reports for funders. Ensure these reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with the claim owner or case manager for clients progress in programming scheduling of case conferences and extension requests etc.
• Monitor schedule and communicate with administrative team to ensure clients are booked in appropriate sessions and appointments.

Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience

• 1 year of experience working as a Kinesiologist is required.
• 1 year of experience in one-on-one exercise prescription is required.
• 1 year experience facilitating group exercise classes is required.
• Experience leading and/or supporting program development is a significant asset.
• Experience performing functional capacity evaluation using Workwell or Matheson methodology is a significant asset.

Education

• A bachelors degree in Kinesiology is required.
• A masters degree in Kinesiology or related field is an asset.
• A certificate in Workwell or Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation is an asset.

Professional Registration/Designation

• An active registration with New Brunswick Kinesiology Association and/or Canadian Kinesiology Alliance is an asset.
• Professional liability insurance is required.

Technical Competences

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Teams is required. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.

Background Check

Offers are conditional subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.

DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We actively protect our diverse equitable and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races places of origin ancestries religious beliefs genders/gender identities/gender expressions sexual orientations ages sources of income family status and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered and decisions are merit-based.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection request accommodation please email

APPLICATION CLOSING

The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1