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Type:
Temporary Part Time
Facility:
PN-REGIONAL EMPLOYEES-NB
Department:
PN-Primary Health Care-NB
Hours of Work:
In a 3 week rotation: 6 shifts of 7.50 hours
Salary or Pay Band:
$31.205 to $38.156 (5 step range)
Job Summary:
The CDM Exercise Therapist reports to the Primary Care Team Manager. The CDM Exercise Therapist works within an interdisciplinary team with a chronic disease prevention and management focus.
The Therapist is responsible for the development, modification and delivery of individual and group exercise programming for patients with cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, metabolic disease and other disease specific exercise programming as assigned.
The CDM Exercise Therapist evaluates and treats both asymptomatic and symptomatic populations with medical conditions, functional limitations and disabilities, through the application of exercise and physical activity for the purpose of improving health and function.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications Cont:
Degree in Physical Therapy or Kinesiology or equivalent.
Designation of Exercise Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Valid Class 5 drivers license
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to travel both within the region and provincially
Other Information:
Field Hours. This is a regional position currently based out of North Battleford. This position will require travel.
Additional Text:
If no suitable candidates apply, the selected candidate must obtain ACSM Exercise Specialist within 18 months of employment as CDM Exercise Therapist
CSEP Exercise Physiologist certification is an asset.