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About the Role
The Exercise Therapist will provide regional support to satellite sites, managing outpatient cases, developing individualized exercise and wellness programs, assessing risk factors, supervising patients, and offering counseling and support.
Responsibilities
- Case management of outpatient population
- Development of individualized exercise and wellness programs
- Risk factor assessment
- Patient supervision and monitoring
- Counselling and support
- Travel from site to site
Requirements
- B.Sc. in Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Physical Education or related health discipline
- Current BCLS certification
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience in cardiovascular rehab
- Working knowledge of cardiac and exercise physiology, basic ECG interpretation, cardiac medications and the principals of behaviour modification
- Experience in exercise training principles, exercise leadership, exercise prescription and care plan development, preferably within the cardiac population
- Excellent communication (oral, written, telephone) and interpersonal skills with a well developed customer focus, dealing effectively with internal customers and the community, respecting confidentiality
- Evidence of competency with adult education and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve independently, practicing sound judgement and initiative
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
- Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
- Excellent work performance and attendance
Skills
- Cardiac and exercise physiology
- Basic ECG interpretation
- Cardiac medications
- Principles of behaviour modification
- Exercise training principles
- Exercise leadership
- Exercise prescription
- Care plan development
- Adult education
- Presentation skills
- Problem-solving
- Customer focus
- Communication (oral, written, telephone)
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office
- MEDITECH
- Cardiologica
Location
- Centenary Site
Work Type
- Temporary (Fixed Term)
- Full time
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year relevant experience in cardiovascular rehab
Education Level
- B.Sc. in Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Physical Education or related health discipline
- American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Certification (Asset)
- Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin) with College of Kinesiology of Ontario (CKO) (Asset)
Salary/Compensations
- $39.16 - $50.78 Hourly Rate
About the Company
- Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care.
- Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities.
- We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east.
- We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals.
- SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more.
- We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026.
- Learn more at shn.ca
Equal Opportunity
- Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity.
- SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
- We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
- We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.