Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Summary

Conducts group and individual fitness classes; presents educational programs; designs exercise programs; attends health fairs. Reports to Supervising Physical Therapists and Manager/Director of the Neuro Rehabilitation department.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: N/A

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Occasionally
  • Walking- Frequently
  • Standing- Frequently
  • Bending-Continuously
  • Squatting- Continuously
  • Climbing-Frequently
  • Kneeling-Continuously
  • Twisting-Continuously

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.


Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output, and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• The Rehabilitation Specialist will perform the following activities under guidance of a Physical Therapist: range of motion activities of all extremities, therapeutic exercises, mobility or transfer activities, ambulation or wheelchair activities, activities of daily living, and other activities as specified and deemed appropriate by the Physical Therapist. Performs the duties of exercise leader, to include greeting members, establishing a good rapport with clients, demonstrating a positive caring attitude, and implementing individual and group exercise classes.
• Maintains knowledge of health trends and needs, exercise and wellness program practices, standards and operations, body mechanics, exercise techniques, and basic nutrition.
• Ability to adhere to hospital and facility policies and procedures governing patient privacy, appropriate access, and confidentiality of patient information. Access is determined by associate's need to know.
• Ability to assess client's wellness and fitness needs and provide appropriate exercise sessions; ability to motivate clients. Monitors client progress, reinforces exercise behavior and safety. Offers corrective feedback. Assists with the training of exercise leaders and interns.
• Assists with the teaching of specialty classes. Identifies clients with special needs and establishes specific exercise programs for safe participation for a variety of well and medically managed clients.
• Is dependable and responsible with work schedules, maintains a safe environment, assists in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology

Experience:

• Preferred
  • Three years of experience in Fitness or Rehabilitation

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Preferred
  • Personal Training Certification
  • Oncology Exercise Specialist Certification
    • May be preferred for some positions