Exercise Specialist

19 hours ago


Whittier, California, United States PIH Health Full time
About PIH Health

PIH Health is a leading nonprofit healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Gabriel Valley region. Our fully integrated network comprises PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical group, home healthcare services, and hospice care. We are nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience.

Job Summary

The Exercise Specialist develops, implements, and supervises exercise training guidelines and sessions for cardiac rehabilitation patients. This role requires administering fitness assessments on an outpatient population and providing exercise expertise as needed.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement exercise training guidelines and sessions for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
  • Administer fitness assessments on an outpatient population.
  • Provide exercise expertise as needed.
  • Train in ECG and arrhythmia recognition.
  • Perform graded exercise tests (GXT) using various modes and protocols.
  • Evaluate and interpret expired gas values.
  • Conduct pulmonary function tests, including full flow loop and lung volumes.
  • Assess body composition using the skinfold method.
  • Administer various upper and lower extremity flexibility and strength tests.
Requirements
  • Masters Degree in Exercise Science or related field.
  • Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Extensive clinical experience in managing post-operative and post-myocardial infarction patients.
  • Administrative experience in cardiac rehabilitation.
  • Thorough knowledge of prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation programs regarding exercise, diet, stress management, and risk factor modification.
  • Demonstrated experience in diagnostic exercise testing.
  • Demonstrated experience in fitness assessments involving expired gas analysis, body composition assessment, pulmonary function, strength, flexibility, and risk factor profiles.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification as an Exercise Specialist or higher from the American College of Sports Medicine or equivalent.
  • ACLS certification.
About the Benefits

Beyond the benefits of working for a leading healthcare provider, you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.


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