Clinical Exercise Physiologist Jobs

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Physiologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Interprofessional Team department.
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, and standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, and the American College of Sports Medicine this position is responsible for designing, conducting and supervising exercise sessions for primary care rehabilitation clients. Reporting to the Team Lead/Manager or designate and under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with an interprofessional team, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist assists participants to attain recommended fitness, and lifestyle goals by providing education and counseling. Provides support and input into program planning, development, evaluation, and outreach and delivery of community programming to client groups.
Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC’s family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:15 to 16:45
Terrace has a population 12,700 (2021) residents. The community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes and streams all add to the beauty of this community. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.
What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Employee referral program
• A Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or Exercise Sciences from a recognized program.
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist with either the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment including virtually enabled technology.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate safe client physical activity programs.
• Ability to build high functioning collaborative relationships with team members and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.
• Ability to deliver services in a culturally safe and sensitive environment
• Ability to provide effective staff and client education.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and problem solve.
• Skills in interviewing, counseling, coaching, and behavior change techniques.
• Demonstrated team player with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and implement ongoing change and quality improvement initiatives.

Who We Are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.