Exercise Physiologist - Multiple Sclerosis Wellness

Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist assesses the physical fitness, strength, and endurance of patients and/or wellness members and develops individualized exercise programs tailored to their needs and goals. Goals may be determined by internal care teams, the Exercise Physiologist, and patients or members. The role may include exercise classes and individual sessions, wellness-program assessments and activities, and serving as a team lead for departmental and health and wellness initiatives. The position works with patients and wellness members in a rehabilitation and clinical-care setting and follows applicable safety policies and exercise-program guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a similar field.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of the start date.
Experience creating and managing exercise programs.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Basic computer keyboard and mouse operations and basic typing skills for internal communications access.
Ability to learn necessary computer-based operations for Word, Excel, Outlook, the Therapeutic Exercise equipment operating system, and video equipment.
Compassion and caring for patients and the families or caregivers being served.
Flexibility, self-initiation, and direction.
Ability to organize and complete tasks and projects, follow instructions, and problem-solve while multitasking.
Ability to communicate effectively in stressful situations and demonstrate appropriate follow-up communication.
Ability to move, guide, or place patients safely, effectively, and efficiently using the body, tools, or special devices; includes some judgment in selecting adaptive devices and achieving precision.
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous hospital or rehabilitation experience is preferred.
Basic word-processing skills are recommended.

Responsibilities

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