An Exercise Physiologist or Specialist directs exercise programs for clients who are recovering from injuries or illnesses, who have disabilities or other chronic conditions, or who want to minimize health risks. Recommends exercise routines or modifications, and monitors patient health. Works in recreational centers, hospitals or other facilities. May provide advice to athletes and people interested in sports training.
Varies Day shift Hours per biweekly pay period: 80 hours
Position Summary:
Analyzes patients' fitness in order to help them improve their health or maintain good health. Assists patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions, like diabetes or pulmonary (lung) disease, to regain their health. May also work with amateur and professional athletes to boost their performance or recover from injuries. Provides a full range of exercise physiology services, including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with professional practices and ethical standards. Conducts diagnostic procedures including stress tests and tilt table testing.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
Evaluates a person's overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism. Conducts diagnostic procedures like exercise stress tests to evaluate patients' health. Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, and flexibility. Designs customized exercise programs to meet health care needs and athletic performance goals. Administers exercise prescriptions designed to improve mobility and flexibility, hasten recovery from injury, and help patients live with disabilities. Advises patients about nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens; may teach classes and conduct research. Provides quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions. Evaluates results of exercise program by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in exercise science or physiology. BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date. • ACLS required by end of unit orientation
Preferred:
Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP). Master's degree. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
