Exercise Specialist-ABQ

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

3d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Exercise Specialist to develop, implement, and evaluate exercise prescriptions for healthy and special populations. Provides one on one consultation to a variety of program participants regarding exercise and health behaviors. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Less than one year experience in a health related setting.
• BLS Required

Nice To Haves

• Group exercise, ACSM PT, certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate exercise prescriptions for healthy and special populations based on review of medical history and assessment utilizing ACSM and AACVPR guidelines.
• Day to day supervision of participants in a variety of community based or outpatient based exercise/rehab programs
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of Adults and Geriatrics
• Assists with the maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively provide consultation to a variety of individuals and/or groups regarding general aspects of exercise and health behaviors, risk factor modification and lifestyle management.
• Perform and interpret fitness assessments, including submaximal treadmill walk test with 12-lead EKG ( ABQ only 2015).
• Assist participants with exercise; demonstrate correct anatomical positioning and proper mechanical practices utilizing machines and exercises to prevent injury and adhere to exercise prescription.
• Effectively monitor patient vital signs including: BP, HR, SaO2 and capillary glucose. Recognize and respond appropriately to adverse signs. Initiate emergency care according to facility policy.
• Maintain patient/member records and documentation according to facility policy
• Maintain current professional knowledge base by professional organization membership and/or regular attendance and participation in staff meetings, in-service programs, continuing education workshops, symposia and other courses
• Instruct group fitness classes (ABQ only 2015)
• May provide personal training services for clients of varying health/fitness/functional levels
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level