Exercise Specialist - Cardiac Rehab

Presbyterian is seeking an Exercise Specialist for Cardiac Rehab 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.

 

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Presbyterian is dedicated to improving people's lives - the lives of our patients and the lives of our coworkers. We're a locally owned and operated, which encourages supportive leadership that empowers employees. And we provide the opportunity to grow from entry-level to the most senior positions.

Why Join Us

• Per Required Need - Exempt: No
• Job is based at Presbyterian Healthplex
• Work hours: Days
• Benefits: PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

• Group exercise, ACSM PT, certification preferred.
• Less than one year experience in a health related setting.
• BLS Required

Education Essential: Bachelor Degree, health related preferred

• 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.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

USD $27.25/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.