Exercise Specialist - Tyler, United States - Ardent Health

Description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Exercise Specialist for the Occupational Therapy team in Tyler, TX.

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account/flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and mor

• UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 48-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment for indicated therapy procedures.
• Regularly transfers and transports patients to the department and returns them to the room following treatment.
• Assists staff with patient treatment, transfers, mobility and gait under supervision of therapist.
• Contributes to the preparation of charges, schedules, ordering of supplies and other paperwork, as well as other duties that may be assigned by the Manager or Director.
• Maintain skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care.
• Provides age-appropriate treatment according to established goals on the treatment plan, under the supervision of the therapist.
• Regularly assists on a daily basis in the upkeep and after care of machines, maintenance of temperature logs, cleaning and organizing the entire department to ensure a safe working environment for all patients and staff.
• Assists therapists during case conferences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• One year of experience in health/fitness/wellness