Exercise Specialist

At AC Wellness, our entire focus is to deliver compassionate, effective healthcare to the Apple employee population. We believe that trusting, accessible relationships with our patients, enabled by technology, promotes high quality care and a great patient experience. This is fostered by an environment of continuous learning and teamwork, which in turn allows us to work with our patients to achieve exceptional health outcomes. Overview The Exercise Specialist works in direct partnership with the primary care team to help patients work towards their health and wellness goals. The Exercise Specialist conducts advanced health fitness assessments, and provides patients with coaching, education, and individualized exercise plans to support them in developing sustainable exercise habits and lasting behavior change. This is a full time, 40-hour/week opportunity. We are looking for individuals to work a 4x10 or 5x8 schedule Monday through Friday between 7:30am-6:30pm on-site. Essential Job Functions Conduct comprehensive fitness and functional assessments (e.g., cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, body composition and resting metabolism). Review medical history, lab values, medications, and referrals as part of assessment to determine patient’s exercise readiness and recommendations. Create personalized, detailed fitness plans based on assessment findings. Perform risk stratification, identify contraindications, provide modifications as indicated, and perform exercise safety protocols in accordance with clinic guidelines. Develop tailored exercise guidance and recommendations to support patients coping with various chronic health conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity) and musculoskeletal limitations. Provide exercise education and exercise care plans using patient friendly language. Collaborate with care team to promote high quality, patient-centered care. Adhere to clinic guidelines for responding to medical escalations. Complete charting and documentation in accordance with clinic protocols and guidelines. Serve as an expert consultant with care team. Non‑Essential Job Functions Additional duties or projects, as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology. Master’s Degree preferred. Certified American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist (ACSM‑EP) or with expectation to obtain ACSM‑EP within 6 months. 2+ years experience conducting fitness assessments and developing individualized, medically informed exercise prescriptions. Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification and Basic Life Support certification (BLS). Experience with performing treadmill based fitness testing preferred. Compliance with AC Wellness Occupational Health Policy, including required immunizations. Physical Demands Rarely (0‑12% of time) Occasionally (13‑33% of time) Frequently (34‑66% of time) Regularly (67%+ of time) Visual: Must be able to see and read with or without corrective lenses. Hearing: Must be able to hear adequately to communicate with people in person and via phone systems. Standing/Walking: Required. Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Required. Lift/carry up to 25 lbs: Required. Lift/carry over 25 lbs: Required. Pulling/pushing/reaching: Required. Grasping/feeling/finger use of both hands: Must be able to write; type; use a keyboard and telephone system. #J-18808-Ljbffr Valid8 Financial, Inc.