Clinical Exercise Specialist

Salary Range $23.80/ Hour — $34.28/ Hour Application Deadline This position will be posted until Wednesday 10/07. Position Summary The Clinical Exercise Specialist is responsible for implementing fitness and exercise programs for persons with neurologic disabilities. This person will work closely with PEAK Center members providing excellent customer service and creating a culture of wellness. Position Requirements Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Current BLS for the Health Care Provider certification required. NCCA accredited certification such as ACSM, NSCA or ACE preferred. Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred. Experience: Exercise Science/Physiology, kinesiology, pre-PT, or other related formal training/experience required; 2–4 Years of industry experience preferred; Experience with neurologic population preferred. Skills & Abilities: Possess strong interpersonal skills; Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, problem solve, and adapt to a fast-changing environment with competence. Possess a dedication to teamwork and commitment to excellence. Possess a talent for mastering fitness equipment/technology and providing this education to patients and staff. Possess the ability to apply a strong clinical foundation of physical fitness as well as integrate appropriate educational concepts for persons with neurologic disabilities into a community health and wellness program. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated with a positive attitude. Essential Functions Participate in the daily operations of the wellness facility, including but not limited to, open/closing procedures, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and conducting wellness center orientations. Under the guidance and direction of the Health & Wellness Coordinator and PEAK Physical Therapists, design and implement individualized exercise plans for individuals with neurologic disabilities that consider a member's physical and age-specific needs and abilities. As assigned, we design and conduct strength and fitness classes for persons diagnosed with neurologic disabilities. Ensure that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Under the guidance and direction of the Health & Wellness Coordinator and PEAK Physical Therapists, re-evaluate treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum member benefit. Consistently demonstrate level of expertise and knowledge in health, fitness and exercise prescription. Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, cleaning duties as assigned, including proactively addressing issues regarding facility cleanliness. Responsible for communicating and working with the Health & Wellness Coordinator and PEAK Physical Therapists to ensure appropriate implementation of exercise programs for persons with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned. Craig Hospital Benefits Benefit Eligible Positions At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options. Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time-off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs and an Employee Emergency Assistance Fund. At Craig, we believe in offering best-in-class benefits and prioritize benefits to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr