Kinesiologist – Westlock, McLennan, & Falher – 1.0 FTE

About The Aspen Region

The Aspen region covers several communities, including Athabasca, Barrhead, Wabasca, McLennan, and Westlock. Each community provides ample opportunity for recreational, club, and community events all year round.

About The Aspen PCN

The Aspen Primary Care Network (PCN) first became operational in 2010, serving three communities. Since then, we have grown to include partnership between family physicians in Athabasca, Westlock, Barrhead, Swan Hills, Kinuso, High Prairie and Wabasca, Alberta. In total, the PCN has 43 participating physicians serving approximately 30,000 residents within our region.

Our priorities are to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention, and to enable successful self-management of chronic diseases and conditions.

This position is with the Aspen PCN	FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent position	Hours per Week: 37.5
Hours per Shift: 7.5	Reference ID: KIN240823
Primary Location: Westlock, McLennan, and Falher AB

Position Summary

The Aspen Primary Care Network is currently seeking a Kinesiologist for a 1.0 FTE position to be shared by clinics in Westlock, McLennan, and Falher. The Kinesiologist works collaboratively with patients, family physicians in the community, other health professionals, and local and regional programming in a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure a high quality of evidence-based health care to the practice population. The role utilizes physical activity and exercise as medicine for improving the health, fitness, function, and well-being of patients.

What You Will Do

Work collaboratively within the PCN to enhance the delivery of primary care services
Conduct lifestyle, health, and fitness assessments and use outcomes of assessments to guide decisions regarding physical activity and exercise prescriptions
Design individually based activity and exercise prescriptions for the conditioning of patients with consideration of their special requirement(s)
Provide physical activity clearance and seek medical clearance (where necessary) for patients before providing physical activity prescriptions
Demonstrate, supervise, and monitor physical activity and exercise prescriptions with individual patients and small groups
Conduct population targeted physical activity and exercise classes such as walking classes, group resistance training, etc
Provide physical activity and exercise counselling
Answer patients’ questions regarding physical activity and exercise
Provide tailored information based on patients’ readiness to change their activity patterns
Educate patients on the different ways in which they can become physically active
Educate patients on the benefits of physical activity and exercise as it pertains to their own health and circumstance
Help patients recognize and overcome their barriers to being physically active
Provide social support and motivation to patients by creating goal setting
Assist in setting up health promotion programs relevant to the needs of the practice population
Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in keeping with practice policy
Identify data needs, analyze data, and communicate results as appropriate
Initiate and maintain positive community and regional partnerships

What You Need To Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology
Certified Exercise Physiologist and/or the ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist certificate
Current CPR certified, current registration in good standing
Ability to make evidence-based decisions and monitor clinical standards
Strong oral, written, and analytical skills; self-directed and accountable and high level of perceptiveness
Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Attention to details and problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments and tasks while meeting deadlines
Ability to maintain accuracy while multi-tasking or working under pressure
Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members
Understanding EMR software is an asset
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office suite

To Apply

The Aspen Primary Care Network offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to

Leslie Phillips, RN Clinical Team Lead
Aspen Primary Care Network
10004 107 Street
Westlock, AB T7P 2K8
Email: lphillips@aspenpcn.ca
Fax: 780-349-4087

Include the Reference ID in the subject line if your email.

The Aspen PCN thanks you for your interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Aspen PCN is an equal opportunity employer. The Aspen PCN welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

This position will remain posted until filled.