Exercise Therapist – Cardiac Rehab

Scarborough Health Network

Exercise Therapist managing cardiac rehabilitation programs across Scarborough Health Network sites. Working with multidisciplinary teams to develop and supervise patient exercise and wellness plans in outpatient care.

Posted 6/20/2026part-timeCentenary • 🇨🇦 CanadaJunior💰 CA$39 - CA$51 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The position will have regional responsibilities supporting satellite sites across the CELHIN and thus would require travel from site to site.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Regional Cardiovascular Rehab, this role will work closely with physicians, other exercise therapists and multidisciplinary team across the CELHIN.
The Exercise Therapist is responsible for case management of outpatient population.
Development of individualized exercise and wellness programs.
Risk factor assessment, patient supervision and monitoring, counselling and support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 principles 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 report 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
Critical Care Sponsorship Program
Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
Recognition events
Leadership Development and Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

cardiac physiologyexercise physiologyECG interpretationexercise prescriptioncase managementrisk factor assessmentexercise training principleswellness program developmentbehaviour modificationpatient supervision

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvinginitiativecustomer focusteamworkpresentation skillsconfidentialitysound judgementethical conduct

Certifications

BCLS certification