Health Fitness Therapist

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Full Time Professional Webster, TX, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition

With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, there is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together. As a Health Fitness Therapist, you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life.

At CNS, we are a community of "PATHfinders" who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life. We create a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. We take work very seriously, but we also enjoy a great atmosphere of fun and professional development, and we are committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment.

As a Health Fitness Therapist, you will work with the Physical Therapy Department to provide prescribed programs of physical exercise and activities designed to enhance physical conditioning, decrease any deleterious physiological and psychological effects associated with prolonged inactivity, and achieve fullest mental and physical rehabilitation. Work is full time during the weekdays. Work is performed at the clinic with some work at the residential site and in the community.

• Tests and evaluates patients for resting values, body composition, flexibility, muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and blood lipid profiles. Refers information to Dietician and Nursing Department for potential dietary modification.
• Develops initial evaluation information into written goals and exercise prescriptions for each deficit area choosing physical exercises and activities which will sustain interest and ensure continued participation.
• Reports verbally and/or in writing in conferences, staffing and other meetings to inform necessary personnel, insurance carriers and patients' families of patient testing, treatment, and progress.
• Provides individual counseling for specific fitness problem areas. Provides ongoing education and behavior modification to establish and reinforce the concept of wellness.
• Develops and implements individualized home exercise plans for the patients' residential program through fitness/recreation activities out of clinic. Monitors, adapts, and re-tests patients on a periodic basis. Assists patients in transition to community fitness facilities with the goal of increasing the patients' sense of personal responsibility for physical fitness.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or Exercise Physiology required.
• Experience in health-related field and exercise leadership and programming is preferred.
• American College of Sports Medicine certification or other appropriate certification is preferred.
• Must maintain a good driving record under the Department of Motor Vehicles.

At CNS, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as a full-time staff member:

• Paid Time Off
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  Enjoy generous paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Extended Sick Leave
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  Take the time you need to recover with extended sick leave.
• Insurance
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  Access to PPO medical, dental, life, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire. Employment includes annual enrollment in One Medical () with telehealth also available through the company health plan.
• Paid Holidays
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  Celebrate with 9-10 paid holidays per year, including a floating personal observance day.
• 401(k) Plan
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  Plan for your future with our company matching 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Professional License Reimbursement
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  Get reimbursed for your professional license fees.
• Continuing Education Assistance
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  Pursue further education with our continuing education assistance program, if applicable.
• Daily Pay
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