Clinical Exercise Specialist

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Life Insurance

401k/403b with Employer Match

Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Therapy Center Wards Corner in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Clinical Exercise Specialist to provide therapy treatments under licensed supervision. You will administer safe, effective exercise sessions and deliver health education to patients in a supportive environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field, with 1 year of clinical experience preferred. The position is on-site and part of Sentara Health Plans’ healthcare network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy treatments under supervision of licensed leader.
• Provides quality exercise and health education for patients.
• Updates and addresses client needs in exercise programs.
• Supervises clients during daily exercise sessions and ensures safety.

Skills

Exercise Therapy

Patient Education

Safety Protocols

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

City/State: Norfolk, VA. Work Shift: First (Days).

Overview: Sentara Therapy Center Wards Corner is hiring a Clinical Exercise Specialist.

As a Clinical Exercise Specialist you: 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.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, Physical Education, or Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Experience: 1 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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!