CCHS Facility: Cleveland Clinic Canada
Department: Clinical Services – Movement and Performance
Job Title: Movement and Performance Specialist
Reports to: Clinical Lead, Department of Movement and Performance (MVP)
Schedule: Full-time (0.8 FTE) - 32 hours per week
ABOUT CLEVELAND CLINIC
As a global, academic medical centre, Cleveland Clinic has provided world class patient care to people from around the world since 1921. Cleveland Clinic Canada, the Canadian location of the Cleveland Clinic, opened in 2006 and has two locations in downtown and midtown Toronto. Our multi-disciplinary team of clinicians provides a variety to help our patients’ age well and move better. To learn more visit www.clevelandclinic.ca.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Cleveland Clinic Canada is seeking a driven, confident, growth minded Movement and Performance Specalist to join our team. In this role, you will assess patients' needs, develop tailored exercise programs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. Working in an energizing space, you will have access to ongoing personal and professional development.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Conduct annual clinical exercise assessments on individual patients, including review of medical history, completion of exercise capacity assessments (VO2 max testing), muscle strength testing, flexibility.
- Provide a customized and tailored exercise prescription and physical activity recommendations based on patient-centered goals using evidence-based methods.
- Collaborate with a large interdisciplinary team to carry out a patient’s executive health day.
- Provide appropriate internal referral follow-ups depending on the patient’s current condition and/or limitations.
- Record rehabilitation and strength programs in electronic medical records system (EPIC).
- Attend team meetings with allied care providers to discuss patient progress, philosophies and share ideas.
- Help to keep the exercise environment in good condition, clean and tidy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Master's degree in Exercise Physiology / Kinesiology.
- Registered member and in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario or hold a certification in either ACSM-CEP, CSEP-CEP, or HFFC.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience demonstrated through strong clinical practice, ideally in an acute and chronic rehabilitative care setting.
- Advanced training in exercise principles/prescription for clinical populations, graded exercise testing and rehabilitation.
- Strong understanding of medical conditions, chronic disease management, and knowledge of appropriate exercise prescription and progressions.
- An understanding of stress tests, ECG’s and VO2’s.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
WHO YOU ARE
- Empathetic, patient, motivating, and you excel at fostering a trusting relationship with your patients and team members.
- Continuous learner, seeking out the latest treatment and clinical skills to grow as a practitioner and increase the ways you can serve your patients.
- Dedicated to treating a range of patients following best current practices as part of a true interdisciplinary team.
- Open to working earlier or later in the day and can be available on Saturdays.
If you enjoy challenging yourself, learning, and going above & beyond to exceed patient’s experiences, this could be the opportunity for you!
The salary range reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidates’ experience, education, training and alignment with the role’s expectations.
Cleveland Clinic Canada is proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the recruitment process, including the review of job postings. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$56,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you a registered member and in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario or hold a certification in either ACSM-CEP, CSEP-CEP, or HFFC?
Experience:
- clinical exercise assessment: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
