Temporary- Kinesiologist- Ontario Workers Network (OWN)

Posting Period

Open:        May 1 2024      

Deadline:   May 14 2024 

Non-Union

Department Name

Kinesiologist – Ontario Workers Network (OWN)

The Ontario Workers Network (OWN) clinic at LHSC works in collaboration with the WSIB to provide early assessment, treatment and interventional services for injured workers within London and surrounding region at Victoria Hospital.  One of the services LHSC’s OWN clinic will begin to offer is that of multi-disciplinary functional and enhanced functional treatment program for injured workers. Worker’s participating in this program receive highly structured treatment sessions including Exercise Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical therapy to address ongoing physical and psychosocial barriers to recovery.

The successful applicant for this Registered Kinesiologist position will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team including the Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapists to provide evidence informed and functionally based exercise and treatment interventions, functional testing, functional capacity evaluation, and education focused on timely return to work and maximal functional recovery.  Registered Kinesiologists working with the OWN treatment program will have the following key responsibilities:

• Strong evidenced based exercise prescription skills developed through experience and training with enthusiasm for active treatment approaches,
• Ability to complete robust functional abilities testing, functional abilities/capacity evaluation and provide function limitation information to the WSIB, workers and their employers,
• Knowledge and skill with education on topics such as pain, ergonomics, wellness, injury prevention, etc.
• Be able to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team,
• Well established ability to complete comprehensive medical/legal quality reports outlining workers progress for WSIB and worker’s care team providers,

Temporary  Full-Time

Rate of Pay:         $34.65 per hour - $43.31 per hour      

Hours of Work:     37.50 hours 

Duration:             until September 5 2025 

Qualifications

In addition, Registered Kinesiologists working within the OWN program will require the following qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited University Program with a Baccalaureate (Honours) Degree in Kinesiology
• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
• Current membership with the Ontario Kinesiology Association preferred
• Demonstrated recent experience in designing, implementing, monitoring and progressing individualized and group exercise and education programs.
• Recent experience in exercise prescription in individuals post work injury.
• Recent experience in exercise prescription in individuals pre and post musculoskeletal and minor traumatic brain injury surgery.
• Recent experience in functional abilities testing
• Current Certification in Functional Abilities/Capacity Evaluation (EPIC, Metriks, Blankenship, Matheson etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and professional judgement in all aspects of practice
• Specialized knowledge in the field of Kinesiology including anatomy, cardiac physiology, exercise physiology, neuroanatomy, strength assessment and exercise prescription. This knowledge is used to interpret vitals and response to exercise,
• Demonstrated knowledge of current WSIB programs and reporting requirements
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and maintaining and charting in an electronic health record
• Recent experience with medical/legal quality report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively link with community resources
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Demonstrated commitment to both clinical and continuing education
• Strongly developed spirit of inquiry and commitment to evidence-informed practice
• Ability to respond positively to change
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

Immunization Requirements:  

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis; 
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step); 
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated 
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.