Exercise Specialist

Reid Health; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health in Scottsboro, AL seeks an Exercise Specialist to lead education and exercise reconditioning for patients referred by physicians. You will assess patients, prescribe daily exercise, educate patients, and coordinate with physicians to ensure timely progress reports.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Adult Fitness, with at least 1 year in Cardiopulmonary Rehab or Adult Wellness. BLS is required; ACLS preferred. This Day shift role offers 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness (required).
• Education: Master’s degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness/Wellness (preferred).
• Experience: 1 year in Cardiopulmonary Rehab or Adult Wellness.
• Clinical education and teaching aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate patients and families with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct exercise treatments with monitoring of vital signs and patient status.
• Administer home exercise prescriptions with HR ranges and guidelines.
• Provide pre- and post-discharge lifestyle instructions.
• Assist patients with payments and refer to financial services when needed.
• Document patient information in EMR/outpatient records and share progress with physicians.
• Enter patient charges for services.
• Maintain program documentation, certifications, and policies.
• Assist in equipment ordering and maintenance; ensure patient safety.
• Explore research opportunities and program development; apply current evidence-based information.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness

Master's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness/Wellness

Job description

Exercise Specialist5315 Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 8:00am – 4:30pm

Type additional details specific to position and/or department.

About the Position

The Exercise Specialist will be responsible for initiating and following through with the education plan and exercise reconditioning of patients referred to the program by a physician. The Exercise Specialist will possess exceptional knowledge about all coronary artery diseases, chronic obstructive and restrictive lung diseases, and peripheral artery disease. In addition, the specialist will be responsible for patient assessments, daily exercise prescription, patient education, patient follow-ups, physician communication, and ensuring routine progress reports are forwarded to the physicians in a timely manner.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Participates in the counseling and education of patients and family members in respective populations with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, and Respiratory Therapists.

• Conducts exercise treatments, including the monitoring of heart rates, rhythms, blood pressures, perceived exertion levels, body temperature, and patient signs and symptoms during rest, exercise, and recovery in respective areas per policy.

• Administers home exercise prescriptions with appropriate heart rate range and exercise guidelines.

• Provides referred patients and family members with pre and post-discharge instructions to inform these patients about appropriate lifestyle modifications, recommended activities, and activity restrictions.

• Assists patients with payment inquiries and refers patients to financial services when necessary.

• Completes all necessary patient documentation in the EMR and outpatient record for all the identified patient populations, trends, and participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings to plan, coordinate, and upgrade treatment programs.

• Enters patient charges for services performed.

• Assists in maintenance of all programs, documentation, certifications, and manuals of policy and procedure upon annual review for all services.

• Participates in economical utilization of supplies, assists in the ordering of all necessary equipment and supplies, and ensures that equipment is maintained and operational for patient safety.

• Pursues opportunities for research and program development for all populations.

• Evaluates and applies routinely current research and evidence-based information to all populations served.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness

• Education Preferred: Master's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness/Wellness

• Experience Required: One year of Cardiopulmonary Rehab or 1 year of Adult Wellness

• Other: Must have demonstrated aptitude for clinical education and teaching.

Licensure & Certification

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) certification from American Heart Association required, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is preferred. CEP/CCEP certification preferred