Exercise Physiologist

Default Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Hours:

36

Salary range:

$32.12 - $48.79

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

12 Hour employee

Department:

Renker Wellness Center

Job Objective:

Implements, modifies and supervises therapeutic program for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation patients. Assesses and re-assesses patient throughout the program to modify plan of care. Maintains appropriate clinical records and consistently documents data in the appropriate area.

Job Description:

Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or other related healthcare field or Master's degree in in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Licensure/Certification:
Required: American Heart Association BLS
Preferred: ACSM Certification of Exercise Physiology & Health Fitness Specialist

Experience:
Required: Two (2) years of exercise physiologist or fitness/personal training experience or Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or Kinesiology within six (6) months of hire in lieu of experience

Reports To: Director-Renker Wellness Center
Supervises: N/A
Ages of Patients: Adult, Geriatric
Blood Borne Pathogens: Minimal/ No Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to communicate positively with participants, co-workers, and management, Ability to create and lead group fitness programs safely and effectively for a primarily geriatric population with varied levels of fitness and medical conditions, Ability to speak in front of groups with confidence and clarity, Ability to stay current with new exercises, techniques/developments, and equipment through continuing education conferences/seminars, and professional societies/journals, Ability to support lecture series with participation in fitness, Ability to work independently and as a team member

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Performs fitness evaluations and creates exercise prescriptions in conjunction with clinical assessment evaluations.
3. Instructs group strength-training, or other related exercise class, in correlation with our cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program.
4. Tracks participation and adjusts fitness classes based on evaluation of group demographics including age, fitness levels and medical conditions.
5. Observes participants during exercise for signs of stress and demonstrates correct use of equipment and exercise routines.
6. Conducts lectures within areas of education and expertise.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.