Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in kinesiology, physiology or exercise science or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Training in nursing, exercise physiology, physical therapy or respiratory therapy: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred

Department Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Custom-designs and monitors appropriate exercise programs. Recommends interventions ranging from lifestyle changes to medical treatments.
• Identifies risk factors, like smoking, hypertension, poor diet and other lifestyle factors that may contribute to patient health problems.
• Educates and encourages patients to make healthier choices, like increasing physical activity, quitting smoking habits and engaging in a healthier diet.
• Ensures patients understand health condition and prescribed medical regimens.
• Assists in making recommendations to management on process improvement, new processes, tools and techniques, or development of new clinical services. Mentors and trains staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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