Exercise Physiologist Beyond Therapy

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist assesses physical fitness of patients and/or wellness members, determines current strength and endurance, and devises individualized exercise programs tailored to meet needs of specific goals. Goals may be determined by internal care teams as well as exercise physiologist and patients/members. Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. We have a culture of hope, humor, and hard work that helps patients achieve their highest levels of independence with dignity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or similar
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of start date.
Experience with creating and managing exercise programs.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Basic computer keyboard/mouse operations and basic typing skills are required to allow for internal communication access.
Basic word skills are also recommended.
The ability to learn necessary computer-based operations for Word, Excel, Outlook, Therapeutic Exercise equipment operating system, and video equipment is required.
Candidate qualities and attributes must include: Compassion and caring for patients and families/caregivers being served
Flexibility, self-initiation, and direction
Ability to organize and complete tasks and projects
Ability to follow instructions and problem solve through multitasking
Effective communication in stressful situations
Demonstrates the skills for appropriate follow up communication

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of previous hospital or rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist other patient care team members in lifts, transports, equipment assemble, activities of daily living, transfers, wheelchair mobility and weight shifts, and locomotor training.
May instruct and conduct exercise classes and conduct individual exercise sessions, working within the guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Participate in program development initiatives.
Maintain equipment, gym, areas, storage areas, wheelchairs, and bathroom equipment, and other areas as assigned.
Attends departmental meetings and required facility special events.
Instruct new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks.
Conduct in-service presentations to communicate evidence in exercise physiology, as needed.
May communicate with current and prospective Wellness Program members regarding current offerings and sessions.
May conduct periodic assessments of Wellness Program members to track baseline function and performance as well as changes over time.
May coordinate special wellness program offerings including lectures, special events, outings, online educational and informational sessions or videos.
Serve as team lead for departmental activities and other health and wellness initiatives.
Serve as first line of communication for external inquiries and organizations, as applicable to role.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures.
Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.