Movement Specialist

Responsibilities:

- Provide education and personal movement sessions for each patient at least 2x a week
- Utilize your knowledge of physiology to educate patients on proper movement techniques and form
- Lead group movement classes and design effective program for patients
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of body mechanics and anatomy to ensure safe and effective sessions

**Skills**:

- Personal development: Experience in developing personalized movement plans for individuals based on an patient's individual capabilities given their health compromises
- Physiology knowledge: Understanding of how the body responds to movement and the principles of the science of movement. Interest in and ongoing participation in research as to how movement facilitates physiological changes in the body required to heal from cancer. Understanding of muscle physiology and aging - in particular sarcopenia.
- Educate: Ability to effectively communicate and educate patients on health concepts, movement techniques, and best practices
- Program design: Skill in designing comprehensive movement programs that target specific goals and address individual needs
- Body mechanics: Knowledge of proper body alignment, movement patterns, and posture during movement
- Anatomy knowledge: Understanding of the structure and function of the human body, particularly related to muscles, bones, and joints.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, a strong passion for movement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire others. If you have a degree and a background in working with a population that has compromised functioning like the elderly, Parkinson's or cancer and possess a solid understanding of physiology, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Specialist and help our patients achieve health restoration in a safe and effective manner.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 34 per week

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Experience level:

- 3 years

Shift:

- Day shift

Weekly day range:

- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- In-person
- Office

Application Question(s):

- Do you have personal or professional experience with plant-based nutrition?
- How will working at An Oasis of Healing align with your personal and career desires/goals?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Physical Therapy: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Mesa, AZ 85201: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person