Careers with the Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network




Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network
Kinesiologist / Exercise Specialist
Temporary Full Time Maternity Leave, with possibility of extension


Responsibilities/Duties:

The Kinesiologist/ Exercise Specialist reports to the Executive Director of the Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network and works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of Nurses, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Mental Health Coordinators, and Psychologists to provide supports to patients referred by Family Physicians who are members of network. The Kinesiologist/ Exercise Specialist:

  • Develops innovative exercise programs of excellence across the Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network that deliver the right care to patients at the right time
  • Provides fitness assessments and exercise prescriptions for patients with medical conditions
  • Supports and empowers patients to make positive lifestyle changes related to exercise
  • Links patients with community exercise resources
  • Participates in program quality improvement and evaluation initiatives

Qualifications:

Minimum of bachelor degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or an exercise science related degree.

  • CSEP-CEP designation preferred.
  • Experience working with an interdisciplinary team, within a complex primary care or community setting
  • Strong computer skills, with the ability to use electronic medical records for charting
  • Excellent interpersonal and team skills
  • The ability to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team
  • Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities required of the position
  • An excellent attendance record
  • A clear criminal record check
  • Current CPR (Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Level C- Health Care Provider)

The Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, opportunities for continuing education and career growth, and an outstanding work environment. Please send applications by e-mail to Colleen Enns, Executive Director via the contact information below by December 9th, 2011.

Colleen Enns, Executive Director
Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network
10155 - 120 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 2A2
Phone: (780) 701-5393
e-mail: cenns@edmontonoliverpcn.com

To learn more about the Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network, please visit our website at: www.edmontonoliverpcn.com

We thank all candidates in advance for their applications however only those interviewed will be contacted.




Full-Time Family Physicians - The Links Clinic


The Links Clinic, a highly regarded 20 physician group with family practice, has openings for two full-time family physicians.

The Links Clinic offers an excellent professional working environment, patient volume, flexible work hours and has been on electronic medical records for 20 years.

The Links Clinic is part of the Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network. The doctors and clinic patients have on site access to referral coordinators, INR nurses, dietitian, kinesiologist, chonic disease management nurses, screening coordinators, pharmacists, mental health coordinators, psychologists, and screening staff. Also available through the PCN is specialist linkages with an ENT, orthopedic consultant, cardiologist and three psychiatrists. Primary Care Network services are collocated at the Mira Health Centre, 11910 111 Ave, where the Links Clinic is located.


Dynalife DX Diagnostic Laboratory Services and CML HealthCare Imaging Inc. are on site along with other health-related services. There are no clinic management responsibilities or capital investment required. You can devote your time to medicine and have an outstanding team to support you! The Links Clinic has been in business for 56 years. Please give us a call if you are interested and we would be happy to answer any questions. Contact us if you would like a tour.

Contact:

Diane Walker, CA
Clinic Business Manager
Tel. 780.453.9467
dwalker@thelinksclinic.com

or

Dr. Lisa Burchett
Tel. 780.453.9462
lburchett@thelinksclinic.com





Physician Locum Opportunities - Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network


The Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network is a strong physician- led non profit organization of outstanding group family physicians and paediatricians in the heart of Edmonton.

A number of exceptional locum opportunities are currently available in rewarding clinical practice settings. Please contact Colleen Enns, Executive Director, at 780-756-3434, or through e- mail at cenns@edmontonoliverpcn.com for information regarding locum opportunities.


Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network Benefits:

Comprehensive supports and patient continuity are offered by the Edmonton Oliver PCN Multidisciplinary Team Services including:

  • Chronic Disease Management Nurses
  • Anticoagulation Management Nurses
  • Ankle Brachial Index Clinics, Injection, and Immunization Clinics
  • Mental Health Coordinators
  • Psychologists
  • Dietitians
  • Kinseiologist
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Program Coordination
  • Referral Coordination
  • Screening Coordination
  • Onsite access to Specialist Linkages including: Adult and Child Psychiatrists, Cardiologists, ENT, Orthopaedic Consultant, and Chronic Pain

The Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network also offers access to additional resources and supports for family physicians and paediatricians members in a collaborative environment such as continuing education, Uptodate online access, administrative stipends and other physician payments for involvement with the PCN.