Clinical Exercise Specialist I

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Hours: Monday Friday 8am-7pm

• 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), 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.

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