Exercise Specialist Cardiac Rehab

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS, seeks a fitness and cardiac rehabilitation professional to provide exercise and rehab services, assist with daily program operations, and act as a personal trainer for clients. The role includes teaching proper exercise techniques, counseling on fitness and recovery needs, and developing tailored programs based on client goals.

Applicants should be able to assess fitness levels, prescribe exercise, supervise sessions, and maintain safety and quality

Qualifications

• BS degree in Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation, or similar program.
• Specialized training/certification related to practice setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills for documenting client progress.

Responsibilities

• Displays knowledge of cardiovascular disease, fitness assessment techniques, exercise prescription.
• Supervises clients during exercise sessions.
• Meets educational needs of clients and community.
• Maintains a clean, safe exercise environment.
• Completes assigned administrative duties.
• Contributes to staff and student development.
• Meets goals and performance metrics.

Skills

Client coaching

Emergency readiness

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Exercise Physiology or related field

Relevant certifications (e.g., CSCS, ACSM)

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Job Summary

Provides exercise and cardiac rehabilitative services. Assists with daily program operation and customer service. Acts as a personal trainer for clients. Teaches proper exercise technique. Counsels clients based on fitness and recovery needs. Develops fitness programs based on client needs. Services include fitness assessment, exercise prescription and supervision,. Work requires decision-making skills, emergency medical skills, supervisory skills, written and verbal communication skills. Incumbent should strive to be physically fit and live a healthy lifestyle to be a role model for the clients. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Job Summary

Provides exercise and cardiac rehabilitative services. Assists with daily program operation and customer service. Acts as a personal trainer for clients. Teaches proper exercise technique. Counsels clients based on fitness and recovery needs. Develops fitness programs based on client needs. Services include fitness assessment, exercise prescription and supervision,. Work requires decision-making skills, emergency medical skills, supervisory skills, written and verbal communication skills. Incumbent should strive to be physically fit and live a healthy lifestyle to be a role model for the clients. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Displays knowledge of cardiovascular disease, fitness assessment techniques, acceptable fitness levels and exercise prescription.
• Provides direction and supervision of clients who are exercising.
• Meets educational needs of clients and community.
• Maintains an organized, safe, clean, and efficient exercise environment.
• Completes assgned administrative duties
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Required Experience

Entry level

Preferred/Desired Experience

1 year experience.

Minimum Required Education

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Able to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as client records. Ability to communicate verbally with other employees, physicians and other professionals.

Preferred/Desired Education

Specilaized training and/or certification related to practice setting. Completion of a BS degree in Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation, or similar program.

Preferred/Desired Training

Arthritis Foundation Certification, ANA Rehab Certification, CSCS Certification, MES Certification, APTA Rehab Certification or AACVPR.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Basic computer literacy skills.

Minimum Required Licensure

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date