Exercise Specialist

Bassett Healthcare-posted 3 months ago
$21 - $32/Yr
Oneonta, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

  • Develops an appropriate exercise and education program for cardiac and pulmonary patients.
  • Designs individualized strength, balance and flexibility programs.
  • Monitors patients' responses to exercise and ensures safety.
  • Acts as a primary resource in the area of exercise physiology and is responsible for assisting with the implementation of all phases of the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
  • Responsible for providing wellness assessments, individual or group exercise programs, program development, program implementation, instruction and guidance following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients.
  • Ensures quality of service.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of patient's medical status and needs by updating an exercise prescription based on clinical status, neuromuscular disorders and orthopedic problems.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of exercise and patient's response to increasing intensities of exercise in persons with cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease and/or metabolic diseases.
  • Participates through a team approach in the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
  • Correctly interprets graded exercise test for initiation of exercise and exercise progression.
  • Applies motivational techniques and scientific principles of conditioning.
  • Completes all outcome measurements by showing proper documentation.
  • Evaluates programs by assessing the progress of patients.
  • Promotes a healthy lifestyle for patients.
  • Adapts programs for patients by assessing personal learning needs of each patient.
  • Aids in lifestyle modifications and relaxation techniques by providing and/or encouraging patients to attend educational sessions.
  • Demonstrates competence in responding to emergencies that may arise during or after exercise.
  • Maintains appropriate clinical records, and consistently documents participant/program data in the designated areas.
  • 4 year / Bachelor's B.S. in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health, or a related field, required.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation programs, required.
  • Experience in design and development of fitness programs for special populations, preferred.
  • Experience working in an exercise or health related field, preferred.
  • BLS certification, required.
  • ACLS certification within 6 months of hire, required.
  • ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification, preferred.
  • NSCA CSCS, CSPS or equivalent certification, preferred.
  • Experience in design and development of fitness programs for special populations.
  • Experience working in an exercise or health related field.
  • ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification.
  • NSCA CSCS, CSPS or equivalent certification.
  • Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and disability protection.
  • Retirement benefits including an employer match.
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