JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist other patient care team members in lifts, transports, equipment assemble, activities of daily living, transfers, wheelchair mobility and weight shifts, and locomotor training.
May instruct and conduct exercise classes and conduct individual exercise sessions, working within the guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Participate in program development initiatives.
Maintain equipment, gym, areas, storage areas, wheelchairs, and bathroom equipment, and other areas as assigned.
Attends departmental meetings and required facility special events.
Instruct new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks.
Conduct in-service presentations to communicate evidence in exercise physiology, as needed.
May communicate with current and prospective Wellness Program members regarding current offerings and sessions.
May conduct periodic assessments of Wellness Program members to track baseline function and performance as well as changes over time.
May coordinate special wellness program offerings including lectures, special events, outings, online educational and informational sessions or videos.
Serve as team lead for departmental activities and other health and wellness initiatives.
Serve as first line of communication for external inquiries and organizations, as applicable to role.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or similar
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of start date.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Experience with creating and managing exercise programs.
Two (2) years of previous hospital or rehabilitation experience preferred.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Basic computer keyboard/mouse operations and basic typing skills are required to allow for internal communication access.
Basic word skills are also recommended.
The ability to learn necessary computer-based operations for Word, Excel, Outlook, Therapeutic Exercise equipment operating system, and video equipment is required.
Candidate qualities and attributes must include
Compassion and caring for patients and families/caregivers being served
Flexibility, self-initiation, and direction
Ability to organize and complete tasks and projects
Ability to follow instructions and problem solve through multitasking
Effective communication in stressful situations
Demonstrates the skills for appropriate follow up communication
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
