Certified Exercise Specialist

Sentara Health; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403b with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a therapist for Orthopedic and Neurology Rehab. The role involves supervising daily exercise sessions, delivering patient education, and supporting clinicians in treatment planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, BLS within 90 days, and ACLS within 90 days for certain departments. This is a full-time, first-shift on-site role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days for Clinical Exercise Specialist in Pulmonary/Cardiology departments.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and updates the exercise program to address clients' needs; supervises daily exercise sessions with safety.
• Provides instruction to clients and families through standardized programs and individualized training; supports health education needs of the center.
• Supports therapists/providers in delivering effective treatment plans and documents patient responses to treatment.
• Completes other clinical duties as assigned; demonstrates ability to enhance services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required) Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, Physical Education.

BLS within 90 days for hire.

ACLS within 90 days for Clinical Exercise Specialist in Pulmonary/Cardiology Departments.

Job description

Overview:

For Orthopedic and Neurology Rehab clinic

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Full-time/1st shift

Overview

Under the direction and guidance of a licensed clinician, the therapist provides quality exercise and health education for patients, assuring a safe, pleasant, and professional atmosphere. The therapist administers therapy treatments under the direct supervision of licensed leader.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, Physical Education.
• BLS is required within 90 days for hire.

Certification/Licensure

• ACLS is required within 90 days of hire for Clinical Exercise Specialist who work in Pulmonary/Cardiology Departments.

Experience

• Productive and efficient in daily operations.
• Establishes and updates the exercise program to address the Client/participant's needs. Supervises and assists clients/participants with their daily exercise sessions, ensuring client/participant safety.
• Provides effective instruction to Clients/participants and their families through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training. Supports the health education needs of the center.
• Supports Therapist(s)/Providers in providing effective treatment plans. Documents patient response to treatment.
• Completes other clinical duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to offer support and potential enhancements of services.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

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