Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Fitness
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist will provide instructions and demonstrate proper technique to current exercise prescriptions to clients participating in the Fitness First Gym. This includes teaching group classes. The Exercise Physiologist will also assist in the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs. This entails helping the nursing staff and respiratory therapist provide rehabilitative exercise care to the adult and geriatric patient monitoring, charting, patient reports and outcomes. Additionally, the employee may assist in Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation plans of care as directed. The employee will also conduct educational sessions or participate in health fairs for groups of clients to promote wellness and healthy lifestyle habits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a Cardiac or Health Fitness program preferred.
- Graduate Degree preferred.
- EKG/Rhythm Recognition class certificate of completion preferred (≥85% score within 6 months of hire).
- American College of Sports Medicine Fitness Instructor Certification preferred.
- Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for clients and staff.
- Excellent communication and public relations skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides education to clients, patients, and families.
- Contributes to the treatment plan of care for client, patient, family including Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation as needed.
- Effectively manages the exercise supervision of patients in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Fitness First Members, and employees of the MemorialCare GoodLife program.
- Assists Cardiac Rehabilitation nurses with program organization, patient charts, statistics, and outcomes as requested.
- Assists Respiratory therapists with the Pulmonary Rehabilitation exercise program.
- Teaches group exercise classes to Fitness First Members and employees as needed.
- Participates in public and corporate health fairs to represent the Saddleback Medical Center.
- Maintains current knowledge in cardiovascular and pulmonary disease within the scope of practice.
- Ability to be at work and on time.
- Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
- Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- high quality health insurance plan options
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
