Exercise Specialist

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Exercise Specialist to initiate and follow through with the education plan and exercise reconditioning of patients referred by physicians. The specialist will manage assessments, daily exercise prescriptions, patient education, and timely reports to physicians.

Responsibilities include counseling, supervising exercise treatments, administering home exercise programs, documenting in the EMR, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and contributing to program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness is required.
• Master's degree preferred in related field.
• 1 year of Cardiopulmonary Rehab or Adult Wellness experience.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred; CEP/CCEP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in counseling and education of patients and families with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conducts exercise treatments with vital sign monitoring.
• Administers home exercise prescriptions with heart rate ranges.
• Provides pre- and post-discharge instructions for lifestyle changes.
• Assists patients with payment inquiries and referrals to financial services.
• Documents patient data in the EMR and coordinates with physicians.
• Enters patient charges for services performed.
• Maintains program documentation and policy manuals annually.
• Assists in equipment ordering and maintenance for safety.
• Pursues research opportunities and program development.
• Reviews current research and applies evidence-based information.

Skills

Patient Education

Cardiopulmonary Rehab

Clinical Education

EMR Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness

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

Tools

EMR Systems

Heart Rate Monitors

Job description

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