FOX Rehabilitation·Iowa
The Fitness Specialist will implement prescribed exercise programs for patients to maintain functional levels following discharge from rehabilitation services. This role involves providing support through 1:1 sessions and small groups, primarily within a Senior Living setting.
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in [City]. This role is ideal for a personal trainer, exercise science graduate, or certified fitness professional passionate about healthy aging, fall prevention, and functional fitness for seniors.
About this role
This is a part-time position (approximately 3 hours per week) with a clear path to grow your caseload and hours. You will serve as the primary wellness professional embedded within a Senior Living Community, delivering evidence-based fitness programming to older adults through group classes, one-on-one personal training, and partner training sessions.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 10: 00am
What you'll do
Grow the wellness program
Drive engagement among residents to increase group class participation and build a 1:1 and partner training client base. Growth is fueled by your relationship-building efforts and reinforced by referrals from FOX's skilled therapy team as patients transition out of rehabilitation.
Collaborate with a therapy team
Work alongside FOX Physical and Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists at the Senior Living Community. Build trust with clinicians who refer patients to wellness, a direct pipeline that supports your schedule growth.
Educate and connect
Confidently communicate the benefits of wellness programming to residents, family members, and power-of-attorney contacts to increase participation and program awareness.
Expand your reach
Travel to patient residences for house call sessions and expand into additional communities as your territory grows.
Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You’ll be supported by leaders who understand client and senior living community engagement, because they’ve lived it.
Contact FOX Now!
Jenna.Diorio@foxrehab.org [Jenna.Diorio@foxrehab.org]
856 239 1916
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
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FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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