Responsible for the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription. Ensures safe exercise therapy, by proper patient orientation and supervision, and with ongoing monitoring of patient’s clinical status. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMajor Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Assesses patients’ risk factors that are modifiable and offers support and strategies to aid patient in successful therapeutic lifestyle changesParticipates in educational efforts, classes, and/or individual instructionDevelops and adjusts individual exercise prescriptionSupervises exercise session, monitoring patients for inappropriate responses to exerciseAssesses patient pre, during and post exercise making appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to patients, other staff, and primary care physician and/or medical directorImmediately reports any new, changing and/or significant signs and/or symptomsOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training: Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science area of study requiredWork
2 years of recent and relevant experience requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageStrong communication skillsStrong exercise science knowledge base for primary and secondary disease prevention, with the ability to compute MET level and exercise prescriptions in accordance with ACSM standardsManual dexterity in use of equipment and suppliesAbility to understand stress test resultsKnowledgeable of the psychosocial, physiological, developmental, and spiritual needs of the young adult, middle adult, and older adult to provide appropriate care and intervention either personally or through staffAbility to utilize a computer and hospital applicationsPhysical
Hearing abilityAbility to speak clearlyVisual acuityMotor coordination and manual dexterityGood physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilitiesSome physical exertion involved when participating in exercise sessions and in any situation requiring emergency treatment of a patientWork may include light cleaning and preparing facilityRequired Licenses and CertificationsCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity