Clinical Exercise Specialist- Cardiac Rehab- PRN
Sentara Health
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Quick overview
The Clinical Exercise Specialist administers therapy treatments under supervision, providing quality exercise and health education for patients. They supervise clients during exercise sessions, ensuring safety and documenting patient responses to treatment.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related fields is required, along with 1 year of clinical experience preferred. The role involves establishing exercise programs and supporting health education needs.
Job description
City/State Charlottesville, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview
Sentara Martha Jefferson Health and Wellness is hiring a PRN Clinical Exercise Specialist in Charlottesville, VA! Cardiac Rehab- Pritikin Center Sentara Martha Jefferson Health & Wellness Center supports patients who are at risk for or recovering from cardiovascular disease, lung disease and cancer, including monitored exercise and education programs to optimize health and recovery for these patients. The Sentara Health & Wellness team offers patients a comprehensive approach to managing heart disease through Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab, a program that includes education and individualized exercise to support recovery and reduce risk of disease recurrence through healthy lifestyle changes. This all takes place in a safe environment where highly trained staff monitors heart function and can respond immediately to patients’ needs. This 12-person team of Exercise Physiologists, Cardiac Specialists, Respiratory therapists, and Cardiac Rehab RNs help between 70 and 100 patients per day. Overview The Clinical Exercise Specialist administers therapy treatments under the direct supervision of licensed leader. Provides quality exercise and health education for patients, assuring a safe, pleasant, and professional atmosphere. Productive and efficient in daily operations. Establishes and updates the exercise program to address the Client/participant's needs. Supervises and assists clients/participants with their daily exercise sessions, ensuring client/participant safety. Provides effective instruction to Clients/participants and their families through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training. Supports the health education needs of the center. Supports Therapist(s)/Providers in providing effective treatment plans. Documents patient response to treatment. Completes other clinical duties as assigned. Demonstrates ability to offer support and potential enhancements of services. Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500 Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson Education Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, Physical Education, or Clinical Exercise Physiology. Experience 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
Benefits
- Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Plans
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Plans
- Tuition Assistance
- Adoption
- Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Emergency Backup Care
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Legal Resources Plan
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental and Family Caregiver Leave