Exercise physiologist job description

Frazier Rehab Institute's Community Fitness and Wellness (CFW) program provides accessible health and wellness activities for people with physically disabling conditions, such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and other conditions that compromise function and mobility. CFW includes a gym with wheelchair accessible cardiovascular and strength training equipment as well as functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Operations are similar to commercial fitness gyms in that members pay an out-of-pocket membership fee and fees for services.

The Community Fitness & Wellness Program (CFW) Exercise Physiologist is responsible for designing, administering, educating, and managing exercise programs for healthy or medically-approved persons with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. The CFW Exercise Physiologist utilizes specialized knowledge and skills to provide exercise programs appropriate to the age and condition of the clients served. Exercise programming may be provided individually or in a group setting. This position assists with scheduling clients in the program; and managing client outcomes and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
-Effectively provides direct health & wellness services to healthy or medically-approved persons with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities by utilizing adapted exercise techniques; observing necessary safety and infection control precautions; and assessing each persons needs to develop and implement individualized exercise plans with the goal to improve the persons aerobic fitness, strength, quality of life, ability to engage in activities of daily living, cardiopulmonary endurance, or cardiometabolic health.
-Promotes and coordinates client participation; including but not limited to client check-in procedures, accommodating schedule changes, following up with clients with missed appointments, appropriately tracking client participation.'
-Proactively supports CFW gym operations and client service goals; including but not limited to assisting clients with their independent use of the gym equipment; supporting other team members in providing exercise programming; training other employees or interns/students; actively contributing in team meetings; assisting with marketing and public relations as directed; ordering and stocking supplies; creating work orders; clerical duties such as answering and returning phone calls; and assuring the equipment and the facility are safe and in good repair for clients, staff, and visitors.
-Supports the operations for Frazier Rehab Institute's strategic plan and mission.
-Delivers high quality health & wellness services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization.
-Actively engages in educational opportunities to increase knowledge and skills in providing inclusive health & wellness services that improve client outcomes, and as required to maintain certifications.
-Collaborates with other departments and outside agencies to meet the identified needs of the CFW clients and the organization.
-Identifies operational improvements to maximize efficiency of the program, and to improve the health & wellness, quality of life, and adaptive resources available to the persons served.
-Proactively identifies new services, training techniques, and technology related to CFW services based on independent research, collaborating with similar organizations, participating in key industry events, and implementing in-service skill development with team.
-Regularly evaluates client progress and revises the client's individualized exercise plan as needed, with the goal of improving the persons aerobic fitness, strength, quality of life, ability to engage in activities of daily living, cardiopulmonary endurance, or cardiometabolic health.
-Understands and implements Departmental Policies and Procedures Manuals in accordance with JCAHO, CARF, State, Federal and other regulatory agency criteria as needed.
-Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science related field (required)
• Masters degree (preferred)
Experience:
• >1 year experience in health & wellness services, rehabilitation, or other patient care (required)
Certification:
• CPR/BLS certification (required)
• Current ASCM, NASM, or NCCA-accredited health/fitness-related certification preferred for applicants or to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Instructor (preferred)

Why work at TidalHealth?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally.

Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Position Summary

The Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for the exercise, education and lifestyle modifications of patients recovering from myocardial infarction, open heart surgery, PTCI, stent, other interventional strategies for CAD, and those having been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. These applications will be extended to other patient populations (i.e., COPD, CHF, diabetes) as well as asymptomatic adults. Other responsibilities include involvement in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, administering patient education and exercise therapy for the outpatient service. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required.

Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Position Requirements

+ MS - Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness/Exercise Physiology - Exercise Science

+ AHA, BLS certification required

+ American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist certification required or willing to complete within two year of employment

+ ACLS certification required or willing to complete within one year of employment

Experience

+ Minimum two to five years experience in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation-inpatient and outpatient settings.

+ Three to six years graduate experience required in a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Adult Fitness setting.

+ Experience in formulating exercise prescriptions from exercise tolerance tests. Knowledge of cardiac medications and effects on exercise performance.

+ Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Familiarity of assessment of Phase I patients. Appropriateness for exercise. Confidence in EKG interpretation.

+ Practical skills in modifying an exercise program to individual needs (i.e., diabetic, obesity, arthritis, pulmonary, CHF, PTCA/stent) and presenting this information to patients and family members.

+ Knowledgeable in conducting submax and maximal exercise tolerance testing.

+ Experience in leading group warm up sessions.

+ Strong knowledge base in cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology, ACSM guidelines and EKG interpretation required.

+ Metabolic testing experience is a plus.

+ Confidence in working with adults and good personnel interaction required.

Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation (C/PR) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Benefits

+ At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.

+ Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

Work-Fit - Ridley Park, PA

Shift: Mon-Thu 6am-4pm

Work-Fit is seeking a full-time Exercise Physiologist/Kinesiologist for our Industrial setting in Ridley Park, PA. Work-Fit provides services as part of the Industrial Athlete (IA) program. Services will include Symptom Intervention, Job Conditioning and other prevention services. The staff model currently has 2 Exercise Physiologists and 3 Athletic Trainers.

A Work-Fit career affords you the opportunity to:

• Achieve work-life balance with 40-hour work week and no weekends
• Competitive pay including incentive compensation
• Make a continuous daily impact on people’s lives
• Have the autonomy to lead, develop, and grow as a professional.
• Join a growing and innovative organization
• Prevent injuries before they occur

Be a part of something bigger.

Work-Fit, an Alliance PTP, is a company founded by a Healthcare Professional and led by Healthcare Professionals that have delivered service in the field. If you are a highly motivated Exercise Physiologist, Work-Fit would like to speak with you. You will be working with a rapidly expanding team of Athletic Trainers and Exercise Professionals that provides cutting edge programming and makes a difference in people’s lives.

What is expected?

• Exceptional ability to engage employees in an occupational environment
• Developed as an EP, being able to mentor fellow Team Members
• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, motivator and work well as part of a team
• Able to focus, organize, and prioritize delivery of services
• Needs to be a natural leader, thinking outside of their comfort zone
• Competency with Microsoft Office software
• Degree in exercise science (or related field)
• Current certification as an exercise professional with national organization
• Current First Aide/CPR certification
• Experience in teaching group exercise classes to adults

What are some of the benefits of the job?

• You can take advantage of a well-rounded, competitive benefit package with medical, dental, vision, and life just to name a few.
• You will enjoy paid time off and paid holidays.
• You can save for your retirement through our 401k match.
• You will be provided with a technology package including computer access and a work cell phone.
• You will look sharp, professional, and sport the Work-Fit brand by taking advantage of an annual clothing allowance.
• Robust professional development opportunities including a paid Medbridge Subscription, support for advanced certifications and Leadership Development.

This is Our Vision:

• At Work-Fit, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, our visions is to positively impact companies by creating a workforce of healthy, valued and empowered employees and a culture of injury prevention.
• Our mission is to make health personal and to focus on our core values: people are our passion, integrity is our practice, creativity is our power, and balance is our pathway.

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