Exercise Physiologist

MedTrust LLC • San Antonio, TX

8d • $0 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist will operate under the direction of the Sports Medicine OIC and assist provider(s) supporting Basic Military Training (BMT) and/or Technical Skills Training (TST) units with the oversight and administration of exercise/physical training programs. This role involves the evaluation and treatment of Airmen and Trainees, including instructors, within the scope of care detailed below. The position requires performing running gait assessments and education, developing and implementing strength training and conditioning programs, and facilitating education on fitness, health concepts, injury prevention, and self-rehabilitative techniques. The Exercise Physiologist will also screen for potential injuries/illnesses, design and implement conditioning programs, provide follow-up, and educate on nutrition and acclimatization. They will select, apply, and evaluate interventions, complete documentation, and monitor trainees in various physical activities. Collaboration with training leadership, including Military Training Instructors (MTIs), is essential to optimize training and ensure patient care is coordinated. The role also involves participating in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Possess at least one of the following certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through NSCA, Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through CSCCa, or ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP).
• In-person Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Online courses are not acceptable.
• Professional experience performing running gait analysis and gait training is required.
• Must be able-bodied to safely provide care for the BMT population without undue risk.
• Must have the physical capacity to demonstrate proper running technique, exercises, drills, injury prevention training programs, and other rehabilitative maneuvers.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds from ground level to waist level.
• Must be able to perform recurring bending, stooping, crouching, stretching, and other similar movements.
• Must be able to demonstrate correct exercise technique, including running, sit-ups, push-ups, and a full spectrum of upper extremity/lower extremity/lumbopelvic rehabilitative exercises.
• Must be able to demonstrate running techniques and drills.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider(s) supporting BMT and/or Technical Skills Training (TST) units with oversight and administration of exercise/physical training programs.
• Perform evaluation and treatment of Airmen and Trainees, including instructors.
• Perform running gait assessments and education in group and/or individual settings, including barefoot and shod running assessments, running gait training, and efficient running clinics.
• Conduct one-on-one musculoskeletal assessments and provide strength and conditioning prescriptions.
• Develop and implement strength training and conditioning programs for large group settings to optimize performance and prevent injuries.
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment to enhance the sports medicine program.
• Facilitate and instruct Airmen/Trainees on general fitness and health concepts, injury prevention strategies, self-rehabilitative techniques, and functional movement assessment.
• Assess Airmen/Trainees to screen for potential injuries/illnesses or risk factors.
• Design and implement conditioning programs (flexibility, strength, cardiovascular fitness) to reduce the risk of injury and illness.
• Instruct and counsel Airmen/Trainees regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and human performance maintenance.
• Provide appropriate follow-up for reevaluation of individuals for injury prevention or human performance optimization.
• Provide neuromuscular control and corrective exercise programs, as well as postural functional exercises and self-corrective movements for reconditioning or rehabilitation.
• Educate and advise Airmen/Trainees regarding the nutritional aspects of physical activity, acclimatization, and fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to restore joint range of motion, improve muscle extensibility, strength, endurance, speed, power, balance, coordination, agility, and cardiorespiratory fitness.
• Complete required documentation of Airman/Trainee evaluations and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor Trainees, instructors, and other personnel in various physical activities.
• Assist in the development and/or review of training-related education, conditioning, and other activities/programs/products.
• Provide daily service support to ATFs and the Sports Medicine Hub, ensuring patient care coordination.
• Partner with sports medicine physician(s) to ensure clinical care objectives are met, prioritizing patient safety and quality.
• Provide 3 reviews of patient care documentation to the Sports Medicine OIC by the first day of the month.
• Observe and become familiar with training in BMT squadrons and communicate with MTIs and training leadership regarding exercise and physical training programs.
• Educate MTIs and training commanders on best practices for exercise/physical training programs.
• Train MTIs on physical training techniques as needed.
• Participate semi-annually in CPI efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level