This position is located at the Pinon Health Center, Division of Public Health, Health Promotion Disease Prevention Department, Pinon AZ. The primary purpose of this position is to provide exercise and fitness instructions, education and to design exercise plans for the Health Promotion Disease Prevention clientele and to maintain fitness equipment of the service unit's population. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Works with a high degree of independence, must be able to exercise independent professional judgement in carrying out an exercise plan. Designs primary and secondary levels of fitness plans consistent with cultural, social, and physiological requirements. Monitors and evaluates the progress of clientele independently; able to make changes in exercise plans and techniques in response to treatment.
Retrieves and views patient's medical, laboratory, and pharmacy history using the Diabetic Standard Health Summary. Conducts clinical recreational therapy in accordance to exercise science practice and maintains dialogue with Physical Therapy. Plans for and facilitates group teaching and training of clients, staff and community members to expand services and increase public awareness of diabetes control, prevention and other chronic diseases.
Directs dialogue with medical health providers regarding patient's changes in blood glucose levels, subjective limitations or concerns due to exercise and/or appropriate referrals.
If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Pauline.Begay@ihs.gov · 928-697-4268
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $80243/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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