Ascend Rehabilitation, LLC is an integrated health and wellness program for seniors seeking to maintain independence or recover from life-changing events. Highly trained physical, occupational and speech therapists collaborate with fitness professionals to facilitate individualized programs for optimal health outcomes. Ascend Rehab offers a continuum of care and services available in one of the four Saint Therese communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview and Woodbury, as well as other senior complex buildings.

Competitive Compensation Package

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous paid time off plan
• Retirement plan with employer match

Responsibilities:

Facilitate exercise and wellness program services to seniors 55-90+ years young that focus on promotion of health; enhancing relaxation, balance, flexibility, endurance, strength and cognitive stimulation for clients (residents, tenants, and the greater community). The Fitness Specialist will support skilled therapy services to administer wellness protocols in 1:1 personal sessions, lead land and/or water based classes, and monitor open gym/swim clients. This position is also responsible for providing quality client care that may include: assisting therapists with rehab services, transporting, transferring, toileting, positioning and validating client concerns.

Job Opening: Fitness Specialist
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (Oxbow Lake)
Status: Hourly
Type/Shift: Full time - Benefits eligible

Education and Experience: A two-year Associates of Arts Degree as Assistants in either PT/OT; or a degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Health Science, or Exercise Physiology and certified by the respective associations as required. CPR certification is desired.

• Experience working with seniors desired
• Ability to accurately plan and carry out assignments without direct supervision
• High level of commitment to compassionate customer service
• Maintained awareness and sensitivity to client needs, interests, and abilities

Saint Therese and Ascend Rehabilitation LLC complies with the CMS mandate by requiring our team members be vaccinated against COVID-19. We’re protecting those most vulnerable from the devastating outcomes of this virus. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when starting employment or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)