PACE Exercise Specialist-PACE Program-Port Charlotte

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, days

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology. Prefer one or more years' experience working with a frail or elderly population.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Florida drivers license
• Current auto insurance
• Reliable transportation
• CPR certification
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Certification of completion of Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to communicate, concentrate and document effectively and accurately

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Equipment and Machines Used:

• Computer
• Printer
• Photo Copy Machine
• Telephone
• Fax Machine
• Adding Machine/Calculator
• *All other routine office and/or company equipment

Position Requirements (not all inclusive):

• Review participant's medical history for any potential risks that exercise may pose or precautions that need to be taken
• Determine participant's strengths and limitations and feel comfortable with progression of wellness program
• Develop and schedule individualized or group exercise programs based on participant's physical conditions, health goals, and overall well-being to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility
• Teach participants how to perform exercises safely and effectively to enhance their physical movement abilities or improve their overall health
• Measure and monitor participants' vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels during periods of rest and during exercise
• Educate participants about their exercise program and provide information about how to stay healthy
• Collaborate with clinical team/PT/OT in a timely fashion to ensure participant receives proper care and notify if change in participants status, issues, or concerns arise
• Complete documentation in PACE EMR in a timely manner according to policy/procedure
• Use of electronic DME order system for participant equipment management
• Maintain supplies and equipment (department/participant) in clean/orderly and good working condition, including routine cleaning/maintenance and inventory
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information (HIPAA)

Compensation:

Pay Range: $21.64 - $31.17

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.