**Job Description:** Designs, directs, and documents exercise programs for athletes and patient populations. **Posting Specifics** + **Shift Details:** Full-time; 40 hours/week + **Location:** St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, CO **Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals? Join our dedicated team as an Exercise Specialist!** We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to help our clients achieve their wellness goals through innovative and personalized exercise programs. If you are committed to fostering growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you! At St. Mary's Regional Hospital, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration. Your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a lasting impact on the lives of our clients. **What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?** Check out this video (https://youtu.be/4NWmzvtxZDA?si=fhwQlYWE59dbkpYy) and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” **As an Exercise Specialist at St. Mary's Regional Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our clients receive the best care by:** + **Competent Services:** Designing exercise programs per physician and physical therapist instruction or per athlete's performance requirements. Educating clients regarding exercise technique and appropriate use of equipment. + **Documentation and Monitoring:** Monitoring progress and keeping patients/athletes progressing through the program. Updating programs as needed. Documenting test results and training in a clear, concise, and timely manner. + **Communication:** Communicating effectively with therapists and other team members regarding progress. Ensuring smooth operations and optimal use of wellness services. + **Environment Maintenance:** Maintaining equipment to ensure a safe and functional environment. Keeping a clean and inviting work environment according to health department codes and facility standards. + **Research and Development:** Assisting in research initiatives as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. + Experience using knowledge of anatomy and physiology, training theory, and exercise science. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in an Exercise Science field from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). + Master’s degree in an Exercise Science related field from an accredited institution. + Experience with orthopedic injuries and surgical procedures. **Physical Requirements:** Carrying, climbing, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing and walking. **Location:** St. Marys Regional Hospital **Work City:** Grand Junction **Work State:** Colorado **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.97 - $29.74 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.