Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 4 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Exercise/Conditioning Therapist - Degree Senior $38.943 to $47.62
Travel Required: No
Human Resources Exemption: No
The Senior Chronic Disease Therapist will be responsible for intake assessment, functional evaluation, physical conditioning programs, and education for patients with chronic disease. In conjunction with the Manager, the incumbent will design, direct, organize and operate exercise programs for the First Step, Cardiac and Pulmonary programs. The Senior Chronic Disease Therapist is responsible for the overall organization of the active phase of the program. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Experience
- Two (2) years experience in the specific department/area/program
- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified Exercise Physiologist
Competencies
- Advanced - Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
- Ability to be flexible and willing to change
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in applicable tools and equipment
- Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and ECG abnormalities
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
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