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Couchiching Family Health Team
Position: Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Kinesiologist – Geriatric Outreach Team
Reports To: Manager Chronic Disease
Position Summary:
The Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT) is currently seeking a Kinesiologist (KIN) to join its growing team of health care professionals. As a key member of CFHT, and an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team, you will bring specialized expertise in exercise, mobility, and functional movement to support older adults living safely in the community.
The Kinesiologist works collaboratively with the interprofessional team to complete geriatric assessments to identify appropriate treatment for patients and support for caregivers. With your unique skill set, you will strengthen the team’s ability to identify mobility, cognitive, functional and safety concerns early, promote mobility, reduce falls, support safer aging in place and enhance quality of life through community based and client centered care. This position supports patient health and well-being and contributes to the rehabilitation process through the development and implementation of individualized exercise and mobility programs. Key responsibilities include the design, delivery, and ongoing evaluation of exercise-based interventions, including therapeutic exercise and functional movement training.
Why Join Us:
Join a collaborative, team-based primary care environment focused on improving access and continuity of care in the community, and be part of a progressive organization advancing Ontario Health’s Primary Care for All initiative.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Patient Education
- Educates and counsels family members and caregivers regarding the impact of disability, injury, or disease on the individual and their potential role within the recovery process
- Educates and counsels to promote function and independence including health promotion and injury prevention, particularly falls injury prevention
Assessment
- Assesses physical, emotional, and cognitive functioning with environmental considerations
- Provides evaluation and follow-up services for adults/older adults who have physical, behavioral and/or psychological challenges
- Conducts home assessments to determine possible need for equipment, modifications and/or supports
- Conducts Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA’s)
- Participates in the completion of coordinated care plans
Treatment/Management
- Responsible for delivering evidence-informed exercise and functional mobility interventions to older adults with complex and chronic health conditions, including orthopaedic issues, post-surgical recovery, neurological conditions, frailty, and balance or gait impairments. Works collaboratively within an interprofessional team to support rehabilitation, fall prevention, and the maintenance of independence and quality of life in a community setting.
- Provides individualized, evidence-based patient exercise and fitness treatment plans based upon a variety of different factors including the patient's age and injury. Treatment should help to develop, maintain, or augment functioning, working with patients to achieve the highest quality of life possible while reducing pain where able
- Treatment techniques involving the encouragement of exercise and movement using manual and mechanical techniques, such as therapeutic movement and exercise therapy and soft tissue release
- Use effective interpersonal skills to communicate complex and sensitive information with patients who may be vulnerable and at risk, and using those skills with families and colleagues
- Develops collaborative relationships with caregivers (as appropriate) to encourage and support the patient’s ongoing participation in their prescribed exercise and movement program.
- Collaborates with clients, families, caregivers, and members of the interprofessional team in the planning and delivery of individualized exercise and mobility programs
- Educates clients and caregivers (as appropriate) on strategies to maintain or improve function, mobility, and overall health, including guidance on safe and appropriate exercise and activity
- Assesses and supports the selection and safe use of mobility aids and assistive devices, within scope, and in collaboration with the interprofessional team
- Maintains and monitors exercise and mobility-related equipment, ensuring safe use and adherence to infection prevention and safety standards
Referrals/Collaboration
- Collaborates with other health care professionals and community service providers to promote comprehensive and coordinated care
- Shares results of assessment and intervention with referring physicians and other team clinicians as requested within a specified timeframe
- Facilitates referrals to other services as well as communication and networking between the primary care practice and hospital or home care
- Maintains relationships with networks, related professional organizations, and other related service providers
Programs and Services
- Participates as a clinical team member in the development and delivery of targeted programs with the Geriatric Outreach Team
- Actively participates in clinical programs and services
- Participates in the development, planning, and evaluation of the programs and services of the CFHT
- Undertakes home visits when required in accordance with CFHT Home Visit Policy
Related Considerations/Duties
- Models the values and philosophy of the CFHT
- Provides mentorship and additional skills training for co-workers and students where required
- Maintains current knowledge of accepted operating policies and procedures
- Collects data as required for statistical/reporting purposes
- Provides timely and informative reports as directed and requested by the Director, and Chief Executive Officer
- Participates in team building, program development, and improvement activities
- Participates in staff meetings
- Participates in established performance evaluation process and professional development goals
- Develops, updates, and maintains education resources
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
- Outstanding problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Familiar with home assessments
- Familiar with physical testing and complex geriatric assessments
- Ability to take a collaborative patient history
- Has experience in a geriatric setting and understands related issues
- Understanding of community resources
- Knowledge and understanding of Continuous Quality Improvement
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Exhibits an ability to be open and non-judgmental
- Ability to work within a team or independently
- Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods/ practices with geriatric focus
- Prior experience and knowledge of electronic medical records
- Willingness to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops and conferences
- Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures established by the CFHT
- Other duties as required
- Experience with scheduling and electronic medical record keeping using a clinical management system (Telus Practice Solutions) is an asset
Education/Specific Job Requirements:
- Graduate of a post-secondary program in Kinesiologist
- Masters Degree in Gerontology an asset
- Registered with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
- Additional training or experience in chronic disease management and geriatrics is preferred
- Basic CPR
- Current Ontario Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle for travel to various communities
- Provide evidence of a clean driver abstract and proof of insurance
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings if required
- Police Record/Vulnerable Record Check
- It is a condition of employment that you receive the necessary vaccinations to protect against infection of COVID-19, or any similar infectious diseases, which may be recommended by governmental and public health authorities from time to time
Experience:
- Minimum 2-3 years experience and familiarity with geriatric care
The Couchiching Family Health Team supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. The CFHT is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in our recruitment process, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations. The CFHT has an Accommodation Policy and Procedure to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.
Please submit cover letter and resume including position title in subject line to [email protected]
Pay: $70,000.00-$73,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
