• Careers With Purpose
• Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

• Facility:

• Bismarck Med Ctr

• Location:

• Bismarck, ND

• Address:

• 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

• Shift:

• 8 Hours - Day Shifts

• Job Schedule:

• PRN

• Weekly Hours:

• Varies

• Salary Range:

• $19.00 - $30.50
• Department Details
• Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Hours:

PRN Pick up at least 1 shift per month Why you will love this role:

• Patient Focused Care
• New Grads welcome to apply!!
• Team Orientated and Supportive work culture
• Employee Well-being Program
• Wage based on experience Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community.
• Job Summary
• Utilizes scientific rationale to design, implement and supervise exercise programming for those with chronic diseases, conditions or physical limitations.

Provides physical conditioning, reconditioning, risk factor reduction, and education by prescribing, conducting, and evaluating cardiovascular and metabolic exercise programs and physical exercise under the supervision of a physician. Researches acute and chronic physiological adaptations to physical activity, gaining a full understanding of how a chronic disease affects an individual prior to recommending exercise. Analyzes a patient's medical history to assess their risk during exercise and to determine the best possible exercise and fitness regimen for the patient. Performs fitness and stress tests with medical equipment and analyzes the resulting patient data. Measures blood pressure, oxygen usage, heart rhythm and other key patient health indicators. Develops exercise programs to improve patient's health. Conducts controlled investigations of responses and adaptations to muscular activity. Performs dietary intake assessments and counsels on modifications needed, referring to dietitian as necessary in order to achieve goals. Depending on location, may perform 12 lead EKGs/monitors. Conducts weight management assessments and calculates body mass index (BMI) to determine proper category; develops goals for weight loss. Interprets values of lipid tests such as low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), total cholesterol, and triglycerides. Assists with diabetes management and tobacco cessation programs. Develops risk reduction and behavior modification plans to minimize future risk of chronic diseases and illness.

• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance and fitness human biology or a related field.

Master's degree preferred. Experience in exercise program planning and working with chronic diseases and illness preferred. Possesses a thorough understanding of the physiological basis of activity and the ability to prescribe and instruct exercise according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) guidelines. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CCEP) certification within two years of hire preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within 60 days of hire required. Depending on location, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within the first year of hire preferred. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

• Req Number:

• R-0266458

• Job Function:

• Sports Medicine and Wellness

• Featured:

• No