CLINICAL EXERCISE SPECIALIST

City/State

South Boston, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

• Hours- 8:00am-4:30pm Monday – Friday
• Under the direction and guidance of a licensed clinician, provides quality exercise and health education for patients assuring a safe, pleasant, and professional atmosphere.
• Administers therapy treatments under the direct supervision of therapists/providers.
• Provides age appropriate education for Client/participants and caregivers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, Physical Education or Masters in Athletic Training with a concentration in exercise science required.

Sentara Healthcare offers outstanding benefits.

• Tuition assistance and Student Loan Repayment Benefit 
• Health, Dental, Vision and Medical insurance
• Generous Paid Annual Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Retirement with match
• Adoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement
• Career and personal development opportunities
• Reward programs for health and wellness

Job Summary

Under the direction and guidance of a licensed clinician, provides quality exercise and health education for patients assuring a safe, pleasant, and professional atmosphere. Administers therapy treatments under the direct supervision of therapists/providers. Provides age appropriate education for Client/participants and caregivers.

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, Physical Education or Masters in Athletic Training with a concentration in exercise science required.

Qualifications:

BLD – Bachelor’s Level Degree: Athletic Training, BLD – Bachelor’s Level Degree: Exercise Science (Required), BLD – Bachelor’s Level Degree: Health Science (Required), BLD – Bachelor’s Level Degree: Kinesiology (Required), BLD – Bachelor’s Level Degree: Physical Education (Required), BLD – Bachelor’s Level Degree: Recreational Therapy (Required), MLD – Master’s Level Degree: Athletic Training

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

Clinical

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Mgmt of Material Resources, Monitoring, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Technology/Computer, Time Management, Writing

Sentara Healthcare 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.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

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