Exercise Physiologist I

ARUP Laboratories Career•Salt Lake City, UT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist I is responsible for implementing and constructing exercise prescriptions for low to moderate risk patients. This individual will be knowledgeable of how to measure vitals during exercise, provide exercise-related education, monitor patient performance and provide modifications for various health conditions or injury statues. This role serves ARUP employees, spouses, and dependents, and contributes to a culture of safety, evidence-based practice, and sustainable performance across the organization. ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive and general fitness and movement assessments to identify individual needs, goals, and health considerations.
Designs and implements personalized exercise programs for low to moderate risk patients tailored to their abilities, medical history, and health objectives.
Educates patients on proper exercise techniques, biomechanics, and safe movement execution.
Monitor progress and modify programming to optimize outcomes, reduce injury risk, and improve proprioception.
Leads small-group exercise sessions and functional movement programs.
Provides outreach and education to departments to support flexibility, mobility, strength and stability.
Develops exercise–based resources such as, but not limited to- workout of the week, exercise class videos, movement demonstration videos, and articles.
Supports Exercise Physiologist II with annual Security Fitness assessments.
Supports equipment selection, maintenance, and safety for on-campus fitness facilities.
Maintains cleanliness and safety of all ARUP fitness facilities daily.
Supports quarterly audits of ARUP fitness facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and maintenance standards.
Supports innovation and enhancement of exercise programming, testing methods, online resource library, and operational procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of musculoskeletal injury prevention, emergency response procedures, and professional standards of practice.
Collaborates with the Wellness Supervisor for case supervision and referral support.
Assists with additional Health and Wellness initiatives and programming as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.