Personal Trainer

Responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising fitness programs tailored to patients with varying medical conditions. This role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to promote health, rehabilitation, and recovery through exercise and wellness initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Conduct initial fitness assessments to evaluate patients' physical capabilities and limitations.
-Collaborate with healthcare providers to understand patient medical histories and rehabilitation needs.
-Design individualized exercise and rehabilitation programs based on assessment results and patient goals.
-Modify programs as needed to accommodate changes in patients' conditions or progress.
-Educate patients on proper exercise techniques and safety protocols.
-Provide ongoing support, motivation, and encouragement to patients throughout their fitness journey.

Education
Bachelor's Degree

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Heart saver CPR AED CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Certified Personal Trainer - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of exercise physiology, rehabilitation techniques, and fitness assessment protocols.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to motivate and inspire individuals to achieve their fitness and rehabilitation goals.
- Proficiency in using fitness assessment tools and technology.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.