Exercise Specialist - HW 7092 FT

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Job Summary
Exercise Specialists help to create safe and effective exercise programs while identifying risk factors or contraindications.
Reports to:

Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Develop personalized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, flexibility, and performance
• Decipher contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals
• Assist EP/RT with fitness assessment for clients/patients to improve their health
• All other assigned duties related to cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, cardiopulmonary lab, and medical fitness
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Teach patients proper exercise techniques
• Develop flexibility, muscular endurance and sports specific programs
• Evaluate muscle function including strength and power using a variety of resistance devices and specialized assessment equipment.

Medical Fitness Specific:
• Assist in the contact and conversion of potential members and clients interested in our facilities offerings using our member management software.
• Assist in the implementation of specific medical fitness programs including the delivery of education and exercise training.

Cardiac Rehab Specific:
• Independently evaluate referred patients to qualify them for program participation factoring in inclusion/exclusion criteria and clinical safety
• Supervise rehabilitation programming to assure each patient is performing appropriately for the ultimate goal of secondary prevention
• Establish and individualized treatment plan based on patient assessment, exercise and behavioral goals and treatment plans

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in an approved Sports or Exercise Science major
• + 6 months relevant work experience

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations
• Current BLS- Basic Life Skills Certification
• AED Training required within 90 days of hire into the role
• ACLS certification required within 12 months of employment

Skills and Abilities
• Medical Fitness or Cardiac Rehab certifications a plus (ie.. ACSM CEP, NSCA CSCS, ACSM
CPT, NASM CPT, ACSM CEP, AACVPR CCRP, ACSM EP-C
• Able to make independent judgement decisions
• Possess a high degree of accuracy in executing fitness prescriptions, receiving and translating information, evaluating results, charting, and reporting
• Communicate effectively using appropriate industry related vocabulary and grammar when speaking to clients/patients regarding their health and exercise regimens
• Ability to operate various fitness tools and equipment such as resistance tubes/bands, strength machines, cardio machines, kettlebells, fitness weights, exercise balls, TRX, etc…
• Must be able to apply the theory of cardiac pulmonary medicine under the guidelines of American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation & American College of Sports Medicine

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
The Exercise Specialist will need to carry out close working relationships with many people including but not limited to the Supervisor, Director, IP/OP Managers, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Receptionist, Respiratory Therapist, Physicians, Nurse Managers, Nursing Staff, Social Services/Case Workers, support personnel, and most importantly patients and their family members or caregivers.

Physical Capabilities
Good physical stamina, be able to be on feet most of the day and be fairly strong and energetic. Work frequently requires walking, standing, talking, hearing, listening, use of indoor and outdoor workout equipment, including but not limited to: treadmills, cycles, strength training circuit and audiovisual equipment. Must be able to work long hours that include weekends

Environmental/Working Conditions: This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*