Exercise Physiologist PRN - AdventHealth Ocala

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Ocala
Posted on: July 19, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Exercise Physiologist at AdventHealth Ocala

Location Address: 1500 SW 1^st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ocala

• Horse Capital of the World
• Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota
• Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years
• Florida Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited
• Spectacular springs throughout the county

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

•    Monitors the exercise floor and assist members as needed
•    Performs fitness evaluations to include sub-max cardiovascular test, strength, body composition, abdominal endurance and flexibility on all new members. Performs other customized fitness evaluations as needed
•    Performs fitness consultations and equipment orientation to help new members achieve fitness goals
•    Performs re-assessments on members to track progress and data collection
•    Reviews Health History Questionnaires of all new members and manages medical clearance process for all new members
•    Works with other healthcare providers to include Physical Therapist and Physicians to provide a complete continuum of care for all patients
•    Performs speaking engagements and/or teaches exercise classes on-site and in the community
•    Assists with the creation and delivery of member engagement activities and member retention programs
•    Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the exercise floor and oversight of the maintenance of the equipment
•    Promotes and provides wellness services at events both on and off site, as needed
•    Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

• Comprehensive knowledge of general exercise physiology theory and practices 
• Customer service skills with the ability to handle complex customer service issues
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English 
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Prefer American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Fitness Certification, Personal Training Certification, or other nationally recognized fitness professional certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• CPR/BLS Certification

Job Summary:

The Exercise Specialist assists in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of all fitness and other health promotion services/events to achieve desirable health outcomes.  Responsible for conducting member fitness assessments and consultations, supervising/assisting with all workouts in the fitness area, and teaching exercise classes as needed. Provides support for daily facility/exercise equipment cleanliness and maintenance. Works with other healthcare providers to provide a complete continuum of care to ultimately improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities served. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

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