Exercise Specialist

01 May 2024

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Exercise Specialist - Hiring ImmediatelyUnityPoint Health QC Trinity - Cardiac RehabFull Time Benefits - Day Shift The Exercise Specialist performs work of moderate difficulty in development of exercise prescriptions and in the exercise therapy sessions and supervise pulmonary patients during pulmonary rehab sessions. Shall also calibrate and maintain the exercise equipment and educate personnel and participants of its usage.COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment. Why UnityPoint Health?Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

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Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

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Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.orgUnityPoint Health | Our Culture - We care deeply about making UnityPoint Health a great place to work, where people come for a fulfilling career and physicians truly want to practice.TECHNICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE/CLINICAL: (Total Weight of 100) Demonstrates competence in the skills, (processes, procedures, and equipment) necessary to carry out assigned duties as identified below. Demonstrated competence in recognizing and responding to patients physical, mental, emotional and developmental needs should be evaluated in relation to the patient populations served as appropriate for each responsibility.Develops and updates exercise prescriptions for adult and geriatric patients in all 3 phases of rehabilitation. Demonstrates competence in the administration of age appropriate care.

Assists in the collection of data during graded exercise testing, including blood pressures, body composition data, grip strength, pulmonary function, rated perceived exertion (RPE), and signs and symptoms.

Monitors patients for disproportionate responses to exercise prescription which would indicate need for termination of exercise session and notification of physician.

Acts as a consultant to the patient needing instruction in proper body mechanics and musculoskeletal injury.

Assists in cardiac evaluations of participants.

Assists with patient, spouse, and family intervention and education.

Works with Cardiac Rehabilitation team to lead a safe and effective exercise session consisting of appropriate levels of flexibility, strength, and endurance activities.

Plans and educates patients regarding home exercise programs.

Maintains patient records and documents per policy and procedure manual.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Twelve months experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation with strong technical skills, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology or related field required but Master of Science degree preferred in exercise physiology or related field.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS: Good knowledge, specialized degree or certification in cardiovascular clinical specialty with strong emphasis on cardiac exercises, conditioning, exercise prescriptions, and equipment used in the program.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR certification. ACLS certification preferred. American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification preferred.Requisition ID: 2022-111558 Street: 2701 17th St Name: 6020 UnityPoint Health QC Trinity FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): .8 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours/Shift: 800-530 variable days External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org

Full-time
  • ID: #40031050
  • State: Illinois Rockisland 61201 Rockisland USA
  • City: Rockisland
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-05-01
  • Deadline: 2022-06-30
  • Category: Et cetera