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Couchiching Family Health Team
Position: KINESIOLOGIST - Musculoskeletal (MSK) Programs of Care – 1.0 FTE
Reports to: Program Manager
Position Summary:
Using professional knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical judgment, the Kinesiologist (KIN) will act as the care coordinator for individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain within a collaborative care model. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the KIN will assess, review patient charting, assist with triage, conduct comprehensive functional assessments, provide education, support active-based physical interventions and facilitate communication to the referring primary care provider. Emphasizing movement and function, the KIN will provide education and follow-up to ensure patient goals are individualized and prioritized, promoting long-term engagement in physical activity. The KIN will design, implement, monitor, and evaluate physical activity programs aimed at improving mobility, strength, endurance, and overall physical function. With an inclusive approach, the KIN will support diverse individuals, including those facing systemic barriers to physical activity and care.
Why Join Us:
Join a collaborative, team-based primary care environment focused on improving access and continuity of care in the community, and be part of a progressive organization advancing Ontario Health’s Primary Care for All initiative.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Professional Accountability:
- Provide Care Coordination through triage, assessment, follow up and discharge planning of referred patients with acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain (low back, neck, shoulder, hip, and knee)
- Provide lifestyle counselling and programming for FHT patients, through individual and group sessions, and work in collaboration with other IHP programs and services
- Implement various goal-oriented intervention plans, including education
- Ensure that all programs and services foster patient self-management and set goals
- Work within the confines of a Kinesiologist’s scope of practice in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative care setting
- Conduct self within the legal/ethical/professional obligations and requirements as set out from the College of Kinesiologists
- Complete metrics as identified by the Director of Clinical Program & Services
- Maintains and upgrades knowledge and skills
- Maintains current knowledge of CFHT policies and procedures
- Other duties as required
Communication and Collaboration:
- Establish and maintain effective and timely verbal and written communication
- Maintain an accurate patient record within the CFHT EMR in a timely manner
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Participate in committee meetings
- Ensure outcome measures are completed pre and post treatment
Inter-professional Competencies/Collaboration:
- Describe the CFHT KIN role, responsibilities, and scope of practice clearly to patients
- Practice within own scope of practice, code of ethics, standards and clinical guidelines while ensuring the patient receives best practice treatment in a timely manner
- Recognize and respect the role, scope of practice, responsibilities and competence of other IHP’s
Assessment, Referral and Treatment:
- Participate in assessing and prioritizing referrals to the MSK Health Program, ensuring patients meet criteria to receive treatment through the program
- Collect and review information, relevant to the patient’s physical health history and complete patient assessment using the approved tools
- Collaborate with the patient to identify priorities, short-term and long-term goals
- Inform the patient regarding uses of collected patient personal health information, obtaining consent as required by PHIPA
- Refer patients to CFHT/community programming as needs are determined
- Perform regular follow up to track progress, reassess and revise treatment plan if needed with goal being prevention and/or control of musculoskeletal/chronic pain
- Ensure patients are equipped with the appropriate tools to prevent/manage musculoskeletal/chronic pain prior to discharge from the program
Education/Specific Job Requirements:
- A Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology required
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO)
- Thorough knowledge of kinesiology practice with an interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Thorough knowledge of history taking and performing physical examinations on musculoskeletal (MSK) pain patients
- Proficiency in evidence-based rehabilitation for acute and chronic pain
- Strong interest and experience in program development and implementation of health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management, with a specific focus on exercise
- Strong patient focus and ability to build solid patient/practitioner relationships
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills with the patient at the centre
- Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive care, ability to work across difference and experience, supporting equity-deserving patients
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment
- Proficient with computer skills and electronic medical
- Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
- Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures established by the CFHT
- Travel may be required within community
- Current Ontario Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle.
- Available to work evenings if necessary
- Provide a Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
- It is a condition of your employment that you receive the necessary vaccinations to protect against infection of COVID-19, or any similar infectious diseases, which may be recommended by governmental and public health authorities from time to time
Experience:
- Minimum 2 to 3 years Kinesiology experience in a Community and/or Primary Health Care setting preferred
- Relevant community-based or lived experience working with musculoskeletal (MSK) pain patients may be considered as an asset
The Couchiching Family Health Team supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. The CFHT is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in our recruitment process, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations. The CFHT has an Accommodation Policy and Procedure to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.
Please submit cover letter and resume including position title in subject line to: [email protected]
Pay: $70,000.00-$73,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
