Kinesiologist

Job title: Kinesiologist

Job description: Status: Temporary part time / Monday to Friday
Location: 301 – 906 16 Avenue SW Calgary AB

Join our team

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health.
Simply put, our team members across the country are united by their commitment to continuously innovating to make healthcare more accessible and deliver improved health experiences for everyone.
Let’s create a healthier future, together!

TELUS Health is Canada’s leading provider of personalized health services, delivering integrated health management programs nationwide. Offering a full range of occupational health services from pre-employment screenings, to rehabilitative services, to complete on-site clinic management, TELUS Health is the chosen partner for proactive health management programs.

Here’s the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

Kinesiologists play a key role in our team environment; primarily they focus on fitness testing and feedback sessions as part of the Client Health Assessments. The Kinesiologist will provide exemplary care and service to our clients in accordance with practice standards. The Kinesiologist will liaise with other clinic staff, physicians, and administrators to ensure safe and effective delivery of our services.

Here’s how

• Perform patients’ fitness assessments using ACSM and CSEP guidelines and in-line with the company’s protocols (VO2 max, FMS, body composition, strength, flexibility, etc.)
• Conduct stress tests including setting up electrodes/wires and blood pressure monitoring
• Provide clients with advice and recommendations according to their health assessments and ongoing care related to their health goals and personalized care plans (including support with exercise program design and healthy lifestyle habits)
• Review of client charts for accuracy and completion ensuring client files are complete for that day’s appointments
• Confer professionally with medical personnel regarding abnormalities and results
• Compile and prepare reports on patients’ health status and assessment/test results
• Ensure maintenance and availability of equipment as required by norms and regulations
• Respond promptly to emergencies
• Develop and implement individualized training programs for all personal training clients

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle

• Current and active member of CSEP and/or ACSM possessing CEP certification
• Current CPR Certificate
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions affecting patient care
• Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, while delivering highest level of patient care
• Experience and interest in preventative health and education with desire for growth
• Flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment
• Work well under pressure and demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing time sensitive tasks
• Experience with electronic health charting considered an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics or Kinesiology or Exercise Science and 2-3 years of relevant experience in a clinical setting
• Master’s degree considered an asset

Who is TELUS Health Care Centres

We are a national network of renowned medical professionals dedicated to identifying health risks, inspiring positive lifestyle choices and improving patient outcomes. We have one of the largest networks of Care Centres in Canada.

• Our commitment: Better healthcare options for everyone. We are leveraging the power of technology to provide Canadians with better health outcomes. Connecting health teams, streamlining workflows, and empowering patients to manage their health are just some of the ways our digital solutions promote collaboration and efficiency.
• We are looking for enthusiastic, customer service minded individuals who want to work in a collaborative, friendly and supportive environment. Join our team and help us shape the future of how Canadians engage with the healthcare ecosystem.

Accessibility

• THCC is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process. Please let the recruitment team know of any accommodation requirement at the beginning of the process.
• Please note that we are exclusively recruiting people who can work legally in Canada.

A bit about us

Our business is connecting Canadians. Our social impact is using our world-leading technology to create meaningful change, give back to help communities thrive, and help those who need it most. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability —your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here.
TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all personnel whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

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