What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Specialist position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Job Detail
Job Title:Exercise Specialist
Req:2024-0433
Location:Clinic Network
Department:Lifestyle Medicine Covington
Shift:Days
Type:Full Time
FTE:1
Hours:
City State:Covington, WA
Salary Range:Min $22.04 - Max $34.52/hrly DOE
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley Medical Center and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
TITLE: Exercise Specialist
JOB OVERVIEW: Exercise Specialists are responsible for assisting in the daily patient/member experience and department maintenance. Exercise Specialists shall report directly to department coordinators and manager. The position requires critical thinking skills and the ability to competently work independent of on-going instruction. Employees are expected to maintain a safe and clean exercise environment meanwhile creating a professional care atmosphere.
DEPARTMENT: Lifestyle Medicine or Outpatient Rehab
WORK HOURS: Monday - Saturday; variable hours
REPORTS TO: Manager or designee
PREREQUISITES:
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related field, required.
At least 6 months experience in fitness, rehabilitation, or exercise prescription.
Must have or complete basic certification from an approved, nationally recognized organization in personal training, exercise physiology or related credential within the first 6 months of active employment.
CPR certification or eligible to take within 60 days of hire.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new computer programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and demands ensuring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Willingness to embrace and seize opportunities provided by change.
Demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomic, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors.
Demonstrates knowledge of all appropriate gym and fitness equipment, to be used with diverse ages, ethnic, and physically challenged populations.
Effective interpersonal skills
Competent in working independently with minimum supervision in constantly changing environment.
Ability to proficiently learn and navigate a variety of technology platforms including the electronic medical record (EMR) and other software applications.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. to complete patient care services. This position requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for
Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:
Assist department staff with patient navigation, check-in, and scheduling process.
Work cooperatively with the department staff for clinical assistance with therapy modalities and exercise programming as needed.
Teach patients how to safely work with the strength training and cardiovascular equipment.
Maintain safe and clean exercise and adaptive equipment as assigned.
Responsible for checking and reporting inventory levels and ordering of supplies for all clinical areas as assigned.
Inform patients/members about services and health information through a variety of mediums including written and verbal communication.
Make follow-up calls to patients/members, as needed.
Orient new patients/members to the facility and equipment.
Monitor exercise activities using safe and appropriate techniques/procedures.
Shall attend all required meetings/trainings.
Enhance knowledge and skills through continuing education experiences both within the department and independently.
Maintain accurate paperwork for clients and sessions.
Must be able to demonstrate and correct exercise form and provide consistent cueing to patients/members as appropriate.
Maintain high standards of professionalism and perform at best practice standards within the healthcare industry.
Communicate equipment problems, patient/member concerns and suggestions to the management in a timely manner.
Follow infection control policies, procedures and protocols with specific department equipment and clinical areas assigned within scope of practice.
Contacts departments such as EVS, Biomed and Facilities as needed for safe and effective equipment for patient, staff and visitor use.
Other duties as assigned to facilitate accurate, timely, positive facility interactions and operations.
Outpatient Therapy Services Specific Duties:
Follow all policies and procedures under the direction of the clinicians, working cooperatively to provide clinical assistance, set up and clean up with modalities and exercise programming as needed.
When requested to assist in patient plan of care, shall inform the therapist/assistant of any patient needs/issues, so further evaluation and treatment can proceed as appropriate.
Cardiac Rehab Specific Duties:
Assist the Cardiac Rehab staff in calculating exercise prescriptions and conducting exercise sessions safely.
Work cooperatively with the Cardiac Rehab staff to provide education for patients.
Take blood pressure measurements, RPE reports, heart rates, and oxygen saturation levels as directed by the Cardiac Rehab nurses.
Assist the Cardiac Rehab staff in adjusting exercise levels and exercise equipment settings.
Lifestyle Medicine Center Specific Duties:
Sell memberships and associated ancillary services to potential members by giving tours, answering questions, presenting sales promotions, and completing paperwork.
Proficient with and confident performing biometric screening tests including blood pressure, heart rates, RPE, subVO2 max assessment, girth measurements, BMI and body composition testing.
Lead group/semi-private training sessions specifically utilizing facility equipment as the core of the training session.
Provide excellent member experience including timely and consistent communication/engagement, ongoing exercise prescription based on objective measures and ongoing goal setting and accountability.
Provide accurate individualized fitness assessments.
Teach health education classes and provide effective individual teaching.
Test the pool chemicals using the Palin test or Taylor test kit.
Revised: 4/21. 7/22
Grade: NC 02,03
FLSA: NE
CC: Various
Job Qualifications:
PREREQUISITES:
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related field, required.
At least 6 months experience in fitness, rehabilitation, or exercise prescription.
Must have or complete basic certification from an approved, nationally recognized organization in personal training, exercise physiology or related credential within the first 6 months of active employment.
CPR certification or eligible to take within 60 days of hire.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new computer programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and demands ensuring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Willingness to embrace and seize opportunities provided by change.
Demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomic, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors.
Demonstrates knowledge of all appropriate gym and fitness equipment, to be used with diverse ages, ethnic, and physically challenged populations.
Effective interpersonal skills
Competent in working independently with minimum supervision in constantly changing environment.
Ability to proficiently learn and navigate a variety of technology platforms including the electronic medical record (EMR) and other software applications.
Salary : $22 - $35
