Physical Activity Specialist

INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL INC•Valley Center, CA

9d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Diabetes Team, the Physical Activity Specialist is responsible for patient case management, design, and implementation of exercise programs according to grant objectives and as referred to by other IHC departments. Prescribes based on graded exercise test results, evaluates client responses to exercise and conditioning, educates clients, interacts, and communicates effectively with the physician, program supervisor, participants, and community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
6 months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of American Indian culture. IHC consortium community knowledge is preferred.
Knowledge of best and evidence-based practices and procedures for the development and implementation of physical activity promotion efforts.
Knowledge of cultural, social, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to disease progression and health promoting behaviors as part of a physical activity program or intervention.
Intermediate knowledge of diabetes.
Skilled in educating and engaging with patients and external partners to promote physical activity.
Skilled in developing evaluation plans for physical activity-related interventions using qualitative and quantitative analysis to determine outcome measures of physical activity programs.
Skilled in leading and supervising others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
Ability to identify and use public health data as a tool to develop and prioritize community-based interventions, including policies to promote physical activity.
Ability to write reports, correctly reflect treatment and document patient's progress.
Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email & Calendar Management (outlook), Teams (video conferencing and meetings), and Share Point.
Electronic health records software .
Utilization of Paycom, Relias Learning, and PolicyTech systems.
Current AED CPR certification or attainment within 6 months of hire.
Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test that includes marijuana.
Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.
Must pass criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Certified Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist from ACSM/NPAS preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize the daily operations of the department, or sub-section of the department and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks as assigned.
Implement, train employees, and monitor compliance with department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Contribute information to continuous quality initiative (CQI) activities.
Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate employees, by establishing work schedules, creating assignments, setting priorities and monitoring productivity, and time and attendance. Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing coverage in accordance with minimum staffing plans.
Develop and communicate individual goals for subordinate employees, monitor and evaluate employee performance through the review of completed work. assignments and work techniques. Identify employee development and training needs and ensure that training is obtained. Make recommendations for personnel actions.
Plan, implement, and evaluate the physical activity aspects of the diabetes program including individual and group activities (exercise classes, demos at events) at IHC facilities and in the community. Individuals or groups may have medical limitations.
Provide individual counseling and coordinates the development, revision, and implementation of patient education programs, materials, and resources in job scope.
Evaluate the physiological effects of exercise and possess the ability to incorporate individualized programs to meet the needs of DM and other clients.
Implement and facilitate suitable and innovative activities for everyone in Diabetes and other programs.
Exhibit expertise in motivational counseling, teaching, and behavior modification techniques.
Ability to emphasize current and valid health information and promote lifestyle changes.
Responsible for patient case management as defined by grant goals and objectives.
Design, develop, and maintain program databases and records system.
Participate in the preparation of program reports to meet the DM grant requirements.
Represent the IHC program at meetings and events as assigned by the DPHP.
Initiates, implements, and evaluates the program through the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process.
Position may be re-assigned during activation of EOP.

Benefits

PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution
company-paid life and disability insurance
malpractice coverage for providers
403B retirement with company matching
generous PTO and Sick time
14 paid holidays
paid jury service
paid bereavement leave
reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units.
Our facility also qualifies as a high-need area for provider CA State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.