Personal Trainer

Summary

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.

• 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.

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology required.

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

• Heartsaver CPR/AED (American Heart Association – preferred)
• Certified Personal Trainer (preferred).
• Data Conversion – Various Issuers (preferred).

• 3-5 years experience in a fitness, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting (required).
• 2-3 years experience working with diverse populations, including patients with chronic conditions, post-surgical recovery, and other rehabilitation needs (required).

• 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. 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.