Joseph M. Jacobs
3428 Saddle Drive
Hayward, CA 94541
510.427.0101
jjacobs1680@att.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Successful business owner with advanced education and experience in sales and marketing in the health and fitness world.
Physical Evaluation
Strength and Endurance Training
Job Screenings
Cybex, Keiser, and EKG Testing
Golf Performance
Ergonomic Reviews
Dynamometer Readings
Sports Rehab
Nutrition Counseling
Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to relate to individuals of all backgrounds, medical conditions and physical limitations. Easily establishes rapport and overcomes barriers.
Skilled in computerized charting, scheduling, billing, and Workers’ Compensation documentation.
EXPERIENCE
Franchise Business Owner 1997-2009
FITNESS TOGETHER, MENLO PARK, CA
Diligently managed dozens of employees and 300+ clients
Provided consultation with clients’ personal physicians to design appropriate exercise and fitness training programs and oversaw day to day operations.
Physical Therapy Assistant / Exercise Program Director 1995-1997
ADVANTAGE MEDICAL GROUP (FORMERLY EAST BAY ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE)
SAN LEANDRO, CA
Conducted Cybex and Keiser testing, performance evaluations, and back assessments.
Organized and led aquatic exercises and geriatric care sports classes of up to 15 participants
Performed Workers’ compensation screenings, including job-site evaluations of performance requirements and abilities.
Maintained detailed patient charts, scheduled appointments, and entered billing information into computerized database.
Provided work direction to aide and massage therapist.
Physical Therapy Assistant / Exercise Coordinator 1989-1995
READICARE INDUSTRIAL CLINIC, UNION CITY, CA
Rehabilitated employees to resume prior employment or to prepare for new positions.
Developed individual golf performance regimens to improve strength and flexibility.
Instructed ergonomic reviews and reconfigured furniture/equipment at job sites.
Performed back scans and taught back school.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
1988
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, HAYWARD, CA
Completed Internship as Exercise Evaluator, assessing exercise results for outside companies
Physical Therapy Assistant License 1989 to Present
Adult First Aid / CPR Certificate, AMERICAN RED CROSS 1997 to Present
Member (No. 8MA319), NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE 1998 to Present
Personal Training Certificate, HEALTH AND FITNESS INSTITUTE 1998 to Present