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This position works on an as needed basis from 4p-8p.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The fitness professional will provide clinical monitoring and advice regarding physical activity for program participants in the Mild Cognitive Impairment Empowerment Program (MCIEP).

• Will provide individual physical assessments of program participants, facilitate goal-setting sessions and lead monthly orientation sessions.

• Facilitates quarterly physical activity reassessments for each participant.

• Will be responsible for planning and facilitating physical activity core and offerings of MCI Empowerment Program.

• Facilitates peer groups that attend twice-weekly exercise classes for six months to a year.

• Will lead study participants in group exercise sessions with both aerobic and strength training; conduct brief study visits and assess for common exercise induced injuries and adverse events; provide participant education materials; assist in maintaining subject database and programs; monitor incoming data for accuracy; troubleshoot for technical problems and maintain the integrity of the project protocol; monitor the safety and confidentiality of the project and its subjects; assist the Principal Investigator with Institutional Review Board amendments, continuations, and renewals as they pertain to the exercise intervention; stay up to date with training to work with human subjects; ensure data is scored and entered correctly and reconciled per guidelines from the Principal Investigator.

• A flexible schedule is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field.

• Completion of an internship or one year of directly related experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.

PREFERENCEES:

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine (EIM) certified or EIM certification eligible.

• Experience leading physical activity classes such as strength training and dynamic balance, in addition to classes such as yoga and tai chi.

• Experience working with and/or ability to connect with Mild Cognitive Impairment population, previous Brain Health experience a plus but not mandatory.

• Works well in ambiguous environments, as role will evolve as program is built/established.

• Motivated self-starter, requiring minimal to moderate amount of supervision.

This position pays a flat rate of $29.50 per hour. This position is eligible for shift differentials.

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Division Emory Decatur Hospital

Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033

Campus Location US-GA-Decatur

Department DEC-Wellness Center

Job Type PRN / Registry

Job Number 127044

Job Category Therapy

Schedule 4p-8p

Standard Hours 4 Hours

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