Exercise Physiologist 1 (Hybrid) UHealth at SoLé Mia

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist 1 at University of Miami UHealth – Cancer Support Services at SoLé Mia analyzes patients’ fitness to help them improve their health and achieve fitness goals. The role uses evaluation tools to develop fitness plans tailored to patients’ needs, including building endurance and strength and increasing flexibility. The position administers exercise stress tests, evaluates overall health with attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism, develops individualized exercise prescriptions and customized programs, and supports recovery from chronic diseases and improvement of body composition. It also plans and evaluates strength and conditioning protocols and guides patients on physical conditioning and injury prevention. The listed duties are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
ACSM Certification.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Administer exercise stress tests in healthy and unhealthy populations.
Evaluate overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
Develop individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness.
Design customized exercise programs to meet healthcare needs and athletic performance goals.
Help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve body composition.
Plan and execute effective strength and conditioning protocols.
Evaluate the effects of physical training protocols.
Guide patients on physical conditioning and injury prevention.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.