Exercise Physiologist - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health•Red Bank, NJ

10d•$29

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist assists with patient care and department operations. Duties include supporting initial fitness assessments for new clients, progressing and adapting exercise regimens, maintaining statistical data, participating in individual and group exercise sessions, and contributing to program development and facility or department initiatives. The role performs patient-care tasks as directed by a therapist, leads exercise activities for wellness and maintenance clients, and supports safe, organized department operations and administrative activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in exercise physiology.
At least one year of experience in a clinical medical environment.
Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of exercise equipment.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a fitness environment or with individuals with disabilities.
Experience working in cardiac and pulmonary fields.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).

Responsibilities

Perform patient-care duties as directed by a therapist, including safe transfers and guarding, obtaining vital signs, preparing treatment areas, obtaining equipment, and setting up driver-training cars.
Lead individual or group exercise activities for wellness and maintenance clients, including conducting initial assessments, determining and implementing exercise prescriptions, overseeing progression, observing participants for signs of stress, and reporting session results.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation for individual and group activities.
Clean treatment areas and equipment; keep treatment and storage areas organized; maintain linen supplies and launder clinic items.
Maintain clinic-supply inventory and inform the supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
Remove unsafe equipment from use and notify the supervisor.
Address safety hazards and housekeeping issues, clear locker-room towels as needed, demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment, participate in equipment safety checks, order materials and supplies, calibrate equipment, and clean equipment on schedule.
Follow department opening, closing, and close-out procedures.
Answer phones using department scripting, prepare exercise charts for new clients, collect payments according to department policies, and assist with staffing and weekly schedules.
Assist with marketing activities and work with management to promote health and wellness inside and outside the organization.
Perform other assigned duties or projects and adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.