Clinical Exercise Specialist

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Educational assistance

Student loan repayment

Flexible work options

Job summary

Sentara Therapy Center BelleHarbour in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Clinical Exercise Specialist. The role delivers therapy treatments and safe, structured exercise programs under licensed supervision, with a focus on education for patients and families.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and prefers 1 year of clinical experience. Sentara offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation within a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 supervision of a licensed leader.
• Establishes and updates the exercise program to address client needs.
• Supervises and assists clients with daily exercise sessions, ensuring safety.
• Provides instruction to clients and families through education programs or individualized training.
• Supports health education needs of the center and therapists in treatment planning.
• Documents patient response to treatment and outcomes.
• Completes other clinical duties as assigned.

Skills

exercise instruction

client safety

therapy education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Therapy Center BelleHarbour is hiring a Clinical Exercise SpecialistFull Time - We offer Competitive Pay & Excellent Benefits!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.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $23.84 - $36.02 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.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.