Exercise Physiologist

McLaren Health Care • Mount Clemens, MI

204d

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist analyzes patients' fitness to help them improve or maintain good health. This role assists patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions, such as diabetes or pulmonary disease, to regain their health. The position may also involve working with amateur and professional athletes to enhance their performance or aid in recovery from injuries. The Exercise Physiologist provides a full range of exercise physiology services, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with professional practices and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or physiology.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.
• ACLS required by end of unit orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP).
• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates a person's overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
• Conducts diagnostic procedures like exercise stress tests to evaluate patients' health.
• Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, and flexibility.
• Designs customized exercise programs to meet health care needs and athletic performance goals.
• Administers exercise prescriptions designed to improve mobility and flexibility, hasten recovery from injury, and help patients live with disabilities.
• Advises patients about nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens; may teach classes and conduct research.
• Provides quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions.
• Evaluates results of exercise program by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree