Exercise Physiologist, PRN

Advocate Health; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in United States, North Wilkesboro area, seeks an Exercise Specialist to provide education on functional ability and risk factors for adults and the elderly. You will help set participant goals, monitor progress, and adjust exercise prescriptions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting changes in patient charts, promoting a positive work environment, and supporting center marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, or related field is required.
• ACSM Exercise Specialist or similar certification required (must be completed within 12 months of employment).

Responsibilities

• Present education regarding functional ability, risk factors, and contraindications to exercise for adults/geriatric population.
• Assist with development of participant goals and objectives by participating in weekly and monthly team reviews.
• Evaluate patient progress and modify exercise prescription as needed.
• Review records and stay knowledgeable about physical and emotional status; document changes in chart/record.
• Maintain professional relationships and report customer complaints quickly to leadership.
• Promote a positive work environment and assist in marketing the Center and programs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, healthcare workers, families, and participants to ensure safe, optimal treatment and operations.
• Perform screening assessments as needed (e.g., blood glucose, blood pressure, fitness profile).
• Attend center events and participate in fundraising activities.
• Teach group exercise classes as needed within normal hours.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

ACSM Exercise Specialist or equivalent certification

Job description

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, or related field Exercise Programming in a healthcare environment preferred.
• BCLS required ACSM Exercise Specialist or similar certification required (must be completed within 12 months of employment)

What You'll Do:

• Uses appropriate teaching methods to present education regarding functional ability, risk factors, and contraindications to exercise appropriate to the adult/geriatric population.
• Assists with the development of participant goals and objectives appropriate for the specific population by participating in weekly and monthly team reviews and by implementing of team recommendations as documented in the patient's chart.
• Evaluates patient progress and modifies exercise prescription.
• Makes recommendations regarding advancement. Reviews participant records and remains knowledgeable about pertinent aspects related to physical and emotional status. Documents relevant changes and/or occurrences as they occur in participants' chart/record.
• Displays a high level of customer relations as evidenced by no more than two (2) reported incidences per calendar year of negative interactions including telephone, personal, or written complaint. Reports customer complaints or concerns to Coordinator/Director within one (1) day of complaint.
• Effectively promotes a positive work environment while at work and outside the facility. Demonstrates a high level of teamwork, cooperation, and respect for co-workers. Participates in marketing the Center and its programs, both in and outside the facility, on an ongoing basis.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, health care workers, family, and participants to ensure safe, optimal treatment and care for the participant and to facilitate program operations. Assists and updates the HS Coordinator/Director with program planning, budget issues, equipment needs, identification of future services and other relevant issues.
• Performs specified screening assessments as needed (e.g. blood glucose, blood pressure, fitness profile, etc.)
• Attends and participates in the Center's special events and volunteers for at least one (1) Health System fund raiser each year.
• Teaches group exercise classes and programs, as needed, as part of normal working hours.
• Participates in all emergency drills/reviews and stays current in CPR, AED, and other relative certifications. Maintains competencies in all related areas.
• Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management