Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Location

Kelowna, BC | Canada

Job description

Position Summary
May Bennett Community Health Centre, located in Kelowna, B.C., has an immediate permanent, part-time (0.60 FTE) Clinical Exercise Physiologist opening.

What we offer:
• Relocation allowance for eligible positions
• Employer paid comprehensive benefits package
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid vacation
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals
• Job stability and team environment
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary

This position is based in the Pulmonary Rehab Program. A Clinical Exercise Physiologist plays a crucial part in assisting participants to attain recommended mobility, fitness, and lifestyle goals by providing mobilization support, education and counseling. Operating within a multi-disciplinary team approach, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist works under the clinical supervision of a regulated healthcare professional on the team. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist makes a substantial contribution to reviewing care plans, recommending activation plans and conducting/supervising exercise and mobility sessions for clients requiring activity-based treatment interventions.

Orientation includes dedicated time for online learning of Interior Health processes, 1:1 time with the practice lead, job shadowing of all team members and other orientation or experiential opportunities identified by the employee.

Join us in Kelowna, B.C.! Apply today! Explore your potential while enjoying work-life balance at shift’s end.

Kelowna |The largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year round outdoor playground. Named The Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004, Kelowna’s sunny weather, spectacular scenery, lakes, canyons and many attractions are the perfect combination for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and an urban setting. Kelowna residents and visitors enjoy a vibrant cultural life including a professional symphony, annual festivals, and art exhibits. Golf courses, orchards, pristine lakes and numerous surrounding vineyards make Kelowna (and nearby West Kelowna and Winfield/Lake Country) a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. World-class skiing and snowboarding is only a short drive away at Big White - where Canada’s largest ski-in/ski-out village offers a host of winter activities, fine dining and shopping.

Qualfications
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or Exercise Sciences from a recognized program.
• Certification as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with either the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

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