• Job Description

  Req#: 36585

  Overview

  The Excercise Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions for healthy and special populations. Provides one on one consultation to a variety of program participants regarding exercise and health behaviors.

  Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days

  Qualifications

  Group exercise, ACSM PT, certification preferred.Less than one year experience in a health related setting.BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire

  Education:Essential:* Bachelor Degree

  Education specialization:Essential:* Exercise Science

  Responsibilities

  Responsibilities:*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.

  Benefits

  We offer more than the standard benefits!

  Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

  Learn more about our employee benefits:

  https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits 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. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

  Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875,000 New Mexicans.

  About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

  Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a 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 1,600 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.

  About Our Regional Delivery System

  Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

  We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.

  About New Mexico

  New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

  Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

  New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

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

  Maximum Offer

• About the company

  Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a private not-for-profit health care system and health care provider in the State of New Mexico.

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