Brenner FIT Exercise Specialist

Atrium Health Floyd • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Brenner FIT Exercise Specialist position is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, and is a full-time role within the Behavioral Health Services department. The specialist will assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and directing exercise and activity programs aimed at improving the physical, mental, and social well-being of pediatric patients in the Brenner FIT Program. The overall goal is to increase the activity level of children and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Exercise Science, Health and Exercise Science, or Health Promotion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all exercise and activity classes for the Brenner FIT program.
• Conducts group and individual exercises and activities according to patients' needs, capabilities, and interests.
• Provides activities in a family-friendly and educational manner to help patients and families learn exercises to implement at home.
• Counsels and instructs patients/families and medical professionals on exercise prescriptions, monitors patient progress and goals, and ensures Brenner FIT recommendations are followed.
• Directs the development of computerized methods for monitoring and reporting patient progress within the REDCap database.
• Supports staff members in creating reports and analyzing data received.
• Assists in the development of ongoing monitoring and teaching tools.
• Works with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center on community education and represents the Brenner FIT internship program to related college programs and organizations.
• Creates reports and analysis of data to track media events, community events, and academic presentations.
• Ensures that all documentation for activity reports, database, and documentation are correct and completed in a timely manner.
• Participates in the education and coordinates activities of undergraduate, graduate, medical students, and other medical professionals.
• Manages the recruitment and hiring/selection of interns for the Brenner FIT program.
• Provides direction for interns, orienting them to Brenner FIT and scheduling training sessions for project personnel.
• Oversees the work of interns and maintains communication with their direct supervisors.
• Oversees the recruitment and onboarding process for all volunteers with Brenner FIT.
• Trains volunteers for program requirements, manages volunteer schedules, and documents all volunteer hours.
• Designs forms, web pages, and other tools to increase educational resources for community and clinic families.
• Performs other activities as directed by the Brenner FIT Program Director.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Education Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree