Exercise Specialist

About the role

Will alternate between covering stress testing and cardiac rehabilitation as needed to provide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical activity program for a variety of special populations and programs.
• Reviews participant medical records, assesses risks, and develops individual exercise plan.
• Performs a wide variety of fitness assessments as necessary to determine an appropriate exercise plan.
• Maintains records reflecting participant progress.
• Monitors participant adherence to the physical activity prescription.
• Consults with participants regarding risk factor management for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, or other identified factor.
• Presents cognitive-behavioral counseling lectures to participants.
• Distributes as necessary.
• Assists in the development of study protocols.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings by recommending exercise prescriptions and reporting on patient response to exercise.
• Provides maintenance of treatment areas, equipment and records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related area with recent, relevant experience in an outpatient group setting.
• Certified Exercise Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine.
• Licensed in the State of applicable state for physical and respiratory therapy.
• CPR certification in Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Courteous and respectful communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility with an ever-changing schedule.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to organize and lead group lectures and functional reconditioning classes.
• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology with other health professionals.

Skills

• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology with other health professionals.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• Premium pay
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Pay

Pay Range $24.10 - $36.15

Schedule

Hours Per Week 40