Exercise Specialist – Levine Cancer Institute Oncology Rehab, Full-Time

About the role

The position supports oncology rehabilitation services as well as the Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Clinic, Prehabilitation Surgical Clinic, and Nutritional Rehabilitation Clinic. Implements exercise programs in the plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Implements exercise programs in the plan of care.
• Aids in transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
• Instructs all users of the facility in the proper operation of exercise equipment.
• Communicates patient's status to physician, physical therapist, clinical staff, operations manager or nurse manager and works with other disciplines to coordinate patient's schedule and treatment programs.
• Documents daily treatment notes, attendance records, group notes, patient/family education, and charges as needed.
• Maintains patient's performance and tolerance to program.
• Collaborates with appropriate leader in modifying treatment as the patient's status changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in a Health/Fitness field required. Masters Degree preferred.
• Exercise Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same. ACSM Exercise Specialist preferred.
• ACLS preferred. ACLS may be required based on departmental guidelines.
• Experience in exercise programming for healthy and diseased populations, group and individual instruction, exercise prescription, and counseling on healthy lifestyles. Minimum 2 years appropriate experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.

Qualifications

• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
• Climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
• Able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
• Work is in a fast-paced clinical environments. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Skills

• Knowledge of exercise prescription and counseling on healthy lifestyles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and specialties within the department and facility as well as patients and families.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Schedule

Hours Per Week 40