Exercise Specialist identifies risk factors and designs specialized strength and conditioning programs for patients. Teaches patients proper exercise techniques. Being an Exercise Specialist educates patient and family members on proper techniques for transitioning from a hospital-based fitness program to a safe and effective home exercise program. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in exercise science. Additionally, Exercise Specialist typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Exercise Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Exercise Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Exercise Specialist
Acadian Medical Center is an acute care full-service hospital in Eunice, LA. Acadian Medical Center provides a comprehensive array of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services including surgery, imaging, cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, physician therapy and rehab services.
Summary:
This position provides direct patient care in the cardiac rehab environment and input to the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress and ongoing care. Under general supervision, prepares physical exercise programs and administers graded exercise tests. Responsible for training and demonstrating appropriate exercise techniques and equipment usage, as well as documenting and submitting patient progress. Position is critical to the success of patient engagement, program completion and positive patient health outcomes.
Requirements:
Incumbent will act as a coach and liaison for all activities in which the patients participate and will have a good knowledge base regarding the content taught in both video and didactic lectures.
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BENEFITS
Located near the heart of Cajun country, Eunice is famous for its Cajun music the Cajun Music Hall of
Fame and Museum was founded here. The City of Eunice & National Park Service sponsor "Laissez les bons temps rouler au rendezvous des cajuns", a live Cajun music show every Saturday night at the
Liberty Theatre. Eunice is home to the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, a unit of Jean Lafitte National
Historical Park and Preserve
Eunice is host to one of the largest Courir de Mardi Gras (traditional rural French Louisiana Mardi Gras observance,) as well as the World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off.
The Eunice Rotary Club and the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve teamed up to host a revitalized folklife festival known as the Experience Louisiana Festival held each October on the campus of LSU
Eunice. | http://www.eunicechamber.com www.acadianmedicalcenter.com |337-580-7500| 3501 Hwy 190 E. Eunice, LA 70535
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person