Skills
About the Role
As an Exercise Specialist, you’ll be the main point of access for our fitness center and the programs it supports, including Cardiac Rehab and Employee Wellness. You’ll provide individualized exercise and rehabilitation programming tailored to each patient’s goals, health needs, and family circumstances.
This role also supports outpatient exercise classes and requires a strong understanding of cardiovascular disease and safe exercise practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver individualized rehab and wellness exercise programs
- Lead and support outpatient classes and group training sessions
- Assist with daily therapy ancillary tasks as needed, including direct patient support within appropriate PT/OT scope
- Support patient exercise programming for the Cardiac Rehab department
- Help with communication and marketing efforts for fitness and wellness programs
- Provide safe, effective use of cardiovascular and strength training equipment
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of health and wellness programming and exercise prescription
- Ability to utilize and coach cardiovascular and strength equipment safely
- Understanding of cardiovascular disease and related exercise considerations
- Experience or familiarity with rehab-focused exercise programming (preferred)
- Paramedic/EMT/RT/PT background is a plus
Benefits
- Opportunity to support patients through meaningful rehab and wellness programming
- Work with a multidisciplinary team across fitness and rehabilitation services
- Professional growth in cardiac-focused exercise training