Kinesiologist/PTA - Truro

If you’re an energetic, enthusiastic Kinesiologist seeking personal and professional growth, CBI Health has an excellent opening that will enable you to meet your career goals while enjoying the support of one of the largest healthcare networks in Canada.

CBI Health is looking for a Kinesiologist/Physiotherapist Assistant to complement our talented interdisciplinary team in Truro. This is your opportunity to do the work you love every day. Using your exercise therapy skills, you will achieve outstanding clinical outcomes and client engagement with the people that you treat while helping your clients to return to work and everyday activities at all stages of rehabilitation.

Take an inside look at what you'll do each day:

• Work under the direction of the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist in matters regarding; treatment, progression of treatment and management of the client
• Design and implement a therapeutic exercise program to meet the identified client needs
• Prepare progress and discharge reports delegated by the treating clinician
• Assist the treating clinician with return to work planning
• Ensure the gym area is presentable, organized and free of obvious safety hazards
• Greets clients and shows them to a treatment room
• Acts as a liaison between the client and physiotherapist
• Performs specific modality treatment techniques as directed by the physiotherapist
• Completes appropriate information on CBI Health forms as directed by the physiotherapist
• Checks on clients during treatment to determine level of comfort
• Communicates immediately with the physiotherapist if a problem arises regarding the client’s comfort or tolerance to the treatment technique being delivered by the PTA
• Performs front desk/ reception and other administrative duties as requested by Facility Manager

Here's What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Graduate of a Bachelor of Kinesiology/OTA/PTA program
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Are comfortable working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a focus on continuing to improve your skills
• Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with patients
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and to facilitate our clients’ needs by exceeding their goals

What CBI Health Can Offer To You

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning – and support and guidance whenever you need it. At CBI Health, you will have the freedom to define your own career path through our many opportunities for growth and development.

Here’s a Look At Our Total Rewards

• Continuous learning and skills development, including career advancement opportunities
• Training and mentoring from a national network of experts
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life

CBI Health is Canada's leading community healthcare provider. Our national interdisciplinary network of healthcare staff and professionals is over 2,500 strong, and we continue to find ways to innovate our services to provide better recovery and support for our clients.

We’re changing how healthcare is experienced. We believe it starts with putting our clients first. Our diverse healthcare team works together with our clients to address all parts of their life, to provide data-driven solutions and better health outcomes. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

Inclusion Matters

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process.