Exercise Physiologist- Executive Health

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

40d

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?The Exercise Physiologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Exercise Physiologist, in collaboration with a physician and a dietician, develops and implements exercise prescriptions, evaluates patient population parameters and selects approaches to manage and reduce health risks. This position also provides exercise and lifestyle counseling for individuals and groups and educates patients about the role of exercise in disease management and lifestyle medicine.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in clinical outpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

• American College of Sports Medicine or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist or Exercise Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the physician to set objectives for the patient based on medical history, physical limitations, evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors and current fitness level.
• Meets with patients to assess motivation and stage of readiness to change.
• Identifies appropriate physical activity, exercise, and behavioral intervention.
• Develops and implements exercise plan/program.
• Conducts hands-on training, including demonstrating/correcting proper exercise form, and leading individuals through a customized workout.
• Educates on the role of exercise in chronic disease management (including, but not limited to, obesity, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer and depression)
• Provides on-going consultation and evaluate effectiveness of intervention.
• Develops, presents, and updates educational materials to promote education and behavioral goals for the patient (including developing, maintaining, and continuously updating a library of written materials, wellness newsletters, online programs, and apps about exercise).
• Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to the health care team and participate in in-service training for staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
• Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees