Exercise Specialist

Position Details Department: 37000 Davie Medical Center - Cardiac Rehabilitation Location: Bermuda Run, North Carolina / Davie Medical Center Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details: Will alternate between covering stress testing and cardiac rehabilitation as needed to provide patient care. Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15 Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related area with recent, relevant experience in an outpatient group setting. Master's degree preferred. Certified Exercise Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine. Licensed in the State of applicable state for physical and respiratory therapy. CPR certification in Basic Life Support. Responsibilities Administers physical activity program for a variety of special populations and programs. Reviews participant medical records, assesses risks, and develops individual exercise plan. Performs a wide variety of fitness assessments as necessary to determine an appropriate exercise plan. Monitors participant adherence to the physical activity prescription. Consults with participants regarding risk factor management for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, or other identified factor. Prepares and delivers cognitive-behavioral counseling lectures to participants. Maintains records reflecting participant progress; records and updates exercise evaluations and distributes as necessary. Assists in the development of study protocols. Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings by recommending exercise prescriptions and reporting on patient response to exercise. Provides maintenance of treatment areas, equipment and records. Skills & Qualifications Courteous and respectful communication skills Demonstrates flexibility with an ever-changing schedule Strong computer skills Ability to organize and lead group lectures and functional reconditioning classes Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology with other health professionals Benefits Compensation Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on‑call and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits And More Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and short‑ and long‑term disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. Under general supervision, plans and provides comprehensive therapeutic care as part of assigned programs. Primary focus is implementation and supervision of the physical exercise component of the program. Serves as a resource to other team members regarding exercise techniques. #J-18808-Ljbffr