Exercise Specialist – Levine Cancer Institute Oncology Rehab, Full-Time
About The Position
The position supports oncology rehabilitation services as well as the Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Clinic, Prehabilitation Surgical Clinic, and Nutritional Rehabilitation Clinic. The ideal candidate is comfortable with group classes, both in person and virtual, as well as 1:1 exercise instruction and is interested in program development. This role implements exercise programs in the plan of care, assists with transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance. The specialist instructs all users of the facility in the proper operation of exercise equipment, communicates patient's status to physician, physical therapist, clinical staff, operations manager or nurse manager, and works with other disciplines to coordinate patient's schedule and treatment programs. Daily treatment notes, attendance records, group notes, patient/family education, and charges are documented as needed. The specialist monitors patient's performance and tolerance to program and collaborates with appropriate leader in modifying treatment as the patient's status changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in a Health/Fitness field required.
- Exercise Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same.
- Experience in exercise programming for healthy and diseased populations, group and individual instruction, exercise prescription, and counseling on healthy lifestyles.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.
Nice To Haves
- Masters Degree preferred.
- ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred.
- ACLS preferred.
- Minimum 2 years appropriate experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implements exercise programs in the plan of care.
- Assists with transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
- Instructs all users of the facility in the proper operation of exercise equipment.
- Communicates patient's status to physician, physical therapist, clinical staff, oprations manager or nurse manager and works with other disciplines to coordinate patient's schedule and treatment programs.
- Documents daily treatment notes, attendance records, group notes, patient/family education, and charges as needed.
- Monitors patient's performance and tolerance to program.
- Collaborates with appropriate leader in modifying treatment as the patient's status changes.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
