Exercise Specialist

Job Title: Exercise Specialist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000155808

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department name: Cardiac Rehabilitation

Job Overview:

Plan and implement treatment in coordination with multidisciplinary team for all scopes of Cardiac patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s Degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology required
• one to three years of clinical Experience

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• Certification preferred (ie ACSM, ACE-Clinical Specialist, NSCS, Clinical Exercise Physiology).
• ACLS and BLS-certified

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• 8:00 5:00
• Days
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Performs exercises instructions to all cardiac Performs exercises instructions to all cardiac patients.
• Assess and service patients/members to meet the established program Assess and service patients/members to meet the established program guidelines.
• Assist in the supervision of Students, and Assist in the supervision of Students, and Volunteers. Assists in the development and implementation of hospital cardiac
• Assists in the development and implementation of hospital cardiac rehab/fitness programs Assists with the implementation of policies and procedures that guide and Assists with the implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• Assures that the fitness equipment is well maintained and minimizes down
• Assures that the fitness equipment is well maintained and minimizes down time of equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient s/ members
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient s/ members educational needs are.
• Educates internal and external customers on the practice & guidelines of Educates internal and external customers on the practice & guidelines of cardiovascular disease, rehabilitation, and exercise prescription and admission process. Monitors adequate and appropriate patient exercise Monitors adequate and appropriate patient exercise sessions/treatments.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary patient/member teaching Participates in the interdisciplinary patient/member teaching process.
• Perform clinical exercise prescription for monitor/non-monitored cardiac Perform clinical exercise prescription for monitor/non-monitored cardiac rehab patients.
• Records statistical information for manager as assigned and document on Records statistical information for manager as assigned and document on patient treatment as required by hospital regulations.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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