Exercise Specialist at UnityPoint Health

Rock Island, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Exercise prescription, Patient evaluation, Patient education, Clinical assessment, Rehabilitation, Exercise programming, Health history review, Outcome tracking, LSI monitoring system, Cardiac rehabilitation

Industry

Description

Overview Shift: PRN(As needed, 24 hours a month minimum.) Are you passionate about helping individuals improve their health, mobility, and overall quality of life? At UnityPoint Health, we’re committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care—and we’re looking for an Exercise Specialist who shares that mission. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Responsible for exercise prescription and progression of patients in program Responsible for safe exercise programming Assist with evaluation and discharge of patients Assist with patient education. Reviews patient health history and adjusts initial exercise prescription/plan. Collects initial preprogram outcomes information. Enters patient information into LSI monitoring system. Interviews patient for progress toward initial exercise goals. Makes appropriate exercise recommendations to referring MD. Updates weekly exercise prescription and progresses patient at appropriate pace. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, Human performance, or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: Previous experience in rehab setting, internship, or clinical setting preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Must maintain current CPR Certification. CCRP, CEP, ACSM exercise specialist preferred. ACLS certification *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

Responsibilities

The Exercise Specialist is responsible for designing and progressing safe exercise programs for patients in a clinical setting. They also conduct patient evaluations, provide education, and monitor progress using the LSI system.