Exercise Specialist

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Job Summary

Exercise Specialists help to create safe and effective exercise programs while identifying risk factors or contraindications.

Reports to :

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :

• Develop personalized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, flexibility, and performance
• Decipher contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals
• Assist EP / RT with fitness assessment for clients / patients to improve their health
• All other assigned duties related to cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab, cardiopulmonary lab, and medical fitness
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Teach patients proper exercise techniques
• Develop flexibility, muscular endurance and sports specific programs
• Evaluate muscle function including strength and power using a variety of resistance devices and specialized assessment equipment.

Medical Fitness Specific :

Cardiac Rehab Specific :

Education and Experience

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

Skills and Abilities

CPT, NASM CPT, ACSM CEP, AACVPR CCRP, ACSM EP-C

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

The Exercise Specialist will need to carry out close working relationships with many people including but not limited to the Supervisor, Director, IP / OP Managers, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Receptionist, Respiratory Therapist, Physicians, Nurse Managers, Nursing Staff, Social Services / Case Workers, support personnel, and most importantly patients and their family members or caregivers.

Physical Capabilities

Good physical stamina, be able to be on feet most of the day and be fairly strong and energetic. Work frequently requires walking, standing, talking, hearing, listening, use of indoor and outdoor workout equipment, including but not limited to : treadmills, cycles, strength training circuit and audiovisual equipment. Must be able to work long hours that include weekends

Environmental / Working Conditions : This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.