POSITION SUMMARY:  Evaluates and administers medically related exercise programs and lifestyle risk factor modifications for the Center for Living Well (cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, PREP patients, and Employee Wellness) prescribed by referring physicians. Participates in the day-to-day operations, completes appropriate documentation requirements of patient assessment and treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelors degree in Exercise Science/Physiology

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  BLS and ACLS required within orientation period. ACSM, ACE, or NCSA preferred.

SKILLS:

• Current knowledge and/or experience in cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other chronic diseases, emergency procedures, nutrition, exercise physiology, health education, psychology, and medical and educational strategies for CAD risk factor management and COPD management.

EXPERIENCE:   One to three years relevant experience required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:  Director, Rehabilitation Services

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen

May be exposed to heavy lifting, toxic substance, blood-borne pathogens, in the course of normal duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Moves or assists in moving (including but not limited to) lifting, pushing, transferring patients, equipment, supplies up to 50 pounds, frequent and prolonged standing and walking.    Ability to demonstrate exercises.

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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