The OP Team at the Healthplex is seeking a Exercise Specialist for the Cardiac Rehab team. In this role you will develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions for healthy and special populations. Provides one on one consultation to a variety of program participants regarding exercise and health behaviors.
Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001
Work Schedule: Days
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Develop, implement and evaluate exercise prescriptions for healthy and special populations based on review of medical history and assessment utilizing ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.
Day to day supervision of participants in a variety of community based or outpatient based exercise/rehab programs
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of Adults and Geriatrics
Assists with the maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively provide consultation to a variety of individuals and/or groups regarding general aspects of exercise and health behaviors, risk factor modification and lifestyle management.
Perform and interpret fitness assessments, including submaximal treadmill walk test with 12-lead EKG ( ABQ only 2015).
Assist participants with exercise; demonstrate correct anatomical positioning and proper mechanical practices utilizing machines and exercises to prevent injury and adhere to exercise prescription.
Effectively monitor patient vital signs including: BP, HR, SaO2 and capillary glucose. Recognize and respond appropriately to adverse signs. Initiate emergency care according to facility policy.
Maintain patient/member records and documentation according to facility policy
Maintain current professional knowledge base by professional organization membership and/or regular attendance and participation in staff meetings, in-service programs, continuing education workshops, symposia and other courses
Instruct group fitness classes
May provide personal training services for clients of varying health/fitness/functional levels
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor Degree Exercise Science Required
Group exercise, ACSM PT, certification preferred.
Less than one year experience in a health related setting.
BLS Required at time of hire
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