Clinical Exercise Specialist

Sentara; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Disability plans (Long/Short Term) and

Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Sentara Therapy Center Grassfield is hiring a Clinical Exercise Specialist for outpatient services in Chesapeake, VA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field and involves administering therapy, providing exercise education, and supporting treatment plans under supervision.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of clinical experience and are committed to safety and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, Physical Education, or Clinical Exercise Physiology.
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy treatments under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Provides quality exercise and health education for patients in a safe, pleasant, and professional atmosphere.
• Establishes and updates exercise programs to address client needs.
• Supervises and assists clients during daily exercise sessions, ensuring safety.
• Delivers instruction to clients and families through standardized educational programs and individualized training.
• Supports health education needs of the center and assists therapists/providers with treatment plans.
• Documents patient response to treatment.
• Performs other clinical duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical Exercise

Patient Education

Safety & Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Job description

City/StateChesapeake, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Therapy Center Grassfield is hiring a Clinical Exercise Specialist for Outpatient*We offer Excellent Pay & Great Benefits!*Must be able to work until 6:00 pm.The Clinical Exercise Specialist administers therapy treatments under the direct supervision of licensed leader. Provides quality exercise and health education for patients, assuring a safe, pleasant, and professional atmosphere. 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.EducationBachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, Physical Education, or Clinical Exercise Physiology.Experience1 year of clinical experience preferred.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.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.