Exercise Physiologist (PT)

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE:
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Education Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field required.
2.

Licenses No professional license required.
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Certifications Current BLS certification required.

Personal training or other pertinent certifications preferred.
4.

Experience One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.

Experience with Parkinson’s Disease and/or boxing fitness is a bonus.

REQUIRED SCREENINGS:
• Drug Screen
• Physical Assessment
• Tuberculosis screen
• Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
• Driver Record Screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GENERAL DUTIES:
• Be knowledgeable of wellness assessment equipment, i.e., blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, oximeter, bio impedance monitor, skin fold calipers, tape measure, Dynamometer, sit-and-reach box, etc.; as well as cardio and strength training equipment, i.e., treadmill, bike, elliptical, etc.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance - report to work on time and as scheduled.

Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information to include patient, customer, employee, and business information.
• Complete work within designated time.

Complete tasks to facilitate communication and positive team dynamics.

Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate, using good personal communication skills.
• Exhibit positive, professional conduct through both verbal and non-verbal communication, clearly communicating expectations, ideas, and suggestions and clarifying communication when necessary.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and organized, and function under stressful conditions.
• Use knowledge of chronic illnesses to determine appropriate exercise programs for all participants in individual and group settings.
• Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of risk stratification, exercise prescription, exercise testing procedures, interpretation, and contraindications to exercise for moderate to high risk special populations.
• Design and implement progressive exercise programming focused on cardiovascular fitness, functional strength, muscle endurance, and balance.
• Provide ongoing motivation and support to participants to encourage adherence to exercise prescription.
• Monitor and interpret vital measurements pre, intra, and post exercise for participants when necessary.

Also, provide this assistance to FHW’s Rehabilitation Department as needed.
• For individual sessions, maintain current documentation of participant progress or retrogression and encourage participant communication with physicians and/or therapist.
• Conduct ongoing drop-in group exercise sessions with safety considerations and exercise modifications.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Schedule participant appointments and...