Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the employee exercise program. Provides exercise evaluations and plans for bariatric surgery program patients. Participate in employee health screenings. Participates in the outpatient diabetes education program. Participates in service line promotion through community outreach events.

 Essential Job Functions

Performance of technical practice Assists with obtaining and maintaining supplies and inventory in a cost-effective manner Operates and can instruct patients on the operation of exercise equipment Patient Care Conducts physical performance evaluations and based on results of evaluations, designs exercise prescriptions for individuals with medical limitations in the outpatient setting. Monitors and evaluates participant's response to prescribed exercise Conducts ergonomic assessments Conducts bone density screens Evaluates data gathered from testing and evaluation and assists in the development of treatment plans. Conducts exercise sessions/classes and evaluates and evaluates exercise progress of participants Participate in education for clients, family, community and other health care workers. Maintains a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care. Communicates pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the appropriate staff member Demonstrates leadership Solves problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeking assistance as appropriate Maintains accountability for actions taken Effectively functions as a resource person Acts as a patient advocate Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires Assists in maintaining/decreasing department costs Provides patient safety in compliance with department and hospital policies. Utilizes two forms of identification before implementing any form of patient care Assumes appropriate code team role during medical emergencies Responds effectively during emergency situations Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff. Participates in unit performance activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service Professional Practice Coordinates and provides personal training exercise program for employees and spouses Provides wellness programming for employees and the community. Coordinates and facilitates the employee exercise program Teaches the exercise component of the outpatient diabetes education program Coordinates and provides exercise evaluations/prescriptions for bariatric surgery candidates. Assists in the development of screening tools for services line promotion Develops and facilitates employee exercise programs Community Outreach/Marketing Provides community outreach/education through participation in center events and public speaking. Provides Biometric Screenings Performs biometric screening to include weight/BMI, blood pressure, waist circumference, and finger stick lab testing. Accurately enters all data into the MyBioCheck application according to the Biometric Screening Policy/Procedure. Review results with participant and provides brief counseling. Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science. One (1) to three (3) years of experience in exercise program development, training and counseling. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Proficiency in use of Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and various software applications. Knowledge of Human Anatomy.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Public speaking experience. Ergonomic assessment and experience.

License, Certification & Clearances

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program. Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

 Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

 This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

 

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Extreme Cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Heights

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Confined Spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Mechanical Hazards

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Use of Vibrating Tools

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Operates Vehicle (company)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Operates Heavy Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Rotates All Shifts

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

8 Hours Shifts

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

10-12 Hours Shifts

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

On-Call

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Travel Between Sites

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Direct Patient Care

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

Respirator Protective Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Eye Protection

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Head Protection (hard hat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Hearing Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Hand Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Feet, Toe Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Body Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Latex Exposure

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

Solvent Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Mist Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Laser Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Sitting

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Walking

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Climbing Stairs

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Climbing Ladders

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Standing

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Squatting (Crouching)

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Twisting/Turning

X

 

 

 

x

 

 

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Gross Grasp

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Fine Finger Manipulation

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

 

X

 

 

 

<20#

 

Carry

 

X

 

 

 

<10#

 

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

 

X

 

 

X

 

Feeling (Sensation)

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

Color Vision

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Hearing Clearly

X

 

x

 

 

 

 

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

Reaching Forward

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

X

 

 

 

 

<15#

 

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

X

 

 

 

 

<15#

 

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

X

 

 

 

 

<10#

 

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is require