Exercise Specialist- Part Time

CoreLife has created an organized, convenient, and low cost multidisciplinary platform of care for those who so often fall through the cracks of today’s highly fragmented healthcare delivery system. We enhance total health by providing a multifaceted approach to obesity, chronic illnesses, the root causes, social determinants, and related side effects.

Position Description: 

The CoreLife Exercise Specialist position is an important role within the care model, tasked with creating an immersive and energetic environment for the purpose of increasing the use of “movement” as a treatment tool. Patients enter the CoreLife program apprehensive to begin an exercise routine, therefore it is the responsibility of the specialist to discuss and remove any barriers, in addition to facilitating positive exercise experiences. Working with a collaborative team made up of clinicians, registered dietitians, and behavioral health specialists, CoreLife Exercise Specialists design, implement, and execute tailored fitness programs using corrective and functional exercise practices.

Major Areas of Responsibility: 

• Establishing comfort and positivity within an active atmosphere
• Provide education with the goal of improving a patient’s understanding, comfort, and confidence in physical activity
• Document and analyze comprehensive exercise history

• Collaborate with the care teammates to: 
  • Discuss exercise selection and/or restrictions
  • Alter exercise care program as needed
  • To ensure compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to patient care

• Design and execute corrective and functional based exercise programs
• Motivate the patient population to achieve exercise goals and adhere to the entire CL program
• Provide follow-up with CoreLife patients between scheduled visits 
• Monitor patient progress within their individualized plans 
• Manage patient accounts within the different CoreLife care systems
• Ensure the exercise equipment is in good condition
• Perform light cleaning and related upkeep of gym spaces 
• Timely and professional communication with patients and the CoreLife team. 
• Provide group exercise events or classes on a regular basis
• Travel and cover sessions for fellow Exercise Specialists as needed at clinics other than your assigned location.  

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Hold high-quality private training and small group sessions 
• Input progress notes and update patient statuses using CoreLife care systems/software.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Administer a patient-required exercise intake visits to all patients
  • Provide an introductory and educational visit 
• Utilize CoreLife technology to manage patient data
• Collaborate with care teammates on a consistent basis within team huddles
• Adhere to all CoreLife policies and performance metrics; not limited to:
  • Trend towards a patient facing time of roughly 65%
• Reporting weekly exercise sessions and other data as requested.  

• Wipe and dust equipment as necessary to provide a sanitized environment

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise related field (preferred)

Licensure/Certification/Affiliation:

• Nationally-recognized personal training certificate or a fitness-related degree 
• Current CPR/AED certification

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