Activity Based Exercise Specialist

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Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period)
• 8/12-hour day/evening shift combo
• No weekends--No major holidays

Job Description:

Design and deliver activity based exercise programs for individuals. Includes client assessments, exercise program design and progression, and data entry.

Principle Responsibilities

• Completes initial and 90 day assessments.
  • Follows assessment protocols to complete assessment and enter data results into database.
  • Utilizes assessments to develop exercise program appropriate for client's goals. Exercise includes locomotor training, overground activities, Functional Electrical Stimulation bike, cardiovascular and strengthening exercises.
  • Completes outcomes measures as appropriate.
• Designs and delivers activity based exercise programs.
  • Delivers exercise program based on lagging factors from assessment.
  • Modifies exercise program as client progresses.
  • Enters exercise session data into database following protocols.
  • Provides documentation of client progress for insurance coverage , statistical and financial reporting.
• Provide direction to fitness specialist to assure that exercise programs are delivered following protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related therapy field
• 2 to 5 years in developing exercise programs for people with disability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or
• Master's degree in Kinesiology or
• Master's degree Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related therapy field

Licenses/Certifications

• American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist Or equivalent upon hire preferred

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.