Registered Kinesiologist

Overview

We are currently looking for a Kinesiologist (KIN) for a Long Term Care client in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The Kinesiologist will provide customized and tailored exercise prescription guidance and physical activity recommendations based on resident-centered goals through one-on-one consultation and devise an appropriate follow-up plan within an interdisciplinary team.

Job Duties

• Participate in assessing and prioritizing referrals, ensuring resident(s) meet the criteria to receive treatment and services.
• Perform and document general fitness, functional assessments and cognitive and/or exercise program progress notes for residents.
• Facilitate education sessions such as lift & transfer, body mechanics, active living.
• In collaboration with the physiotherapist, identify and refer complex cases to the physiotherapist for intake, assessment, intervention, and consultation.
• Develop and facilitate cogn...