Exercise Physiologist

Elevance Health•St. Louis, MO

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for providing exercise guidance to disease management members. Collaborates with nurse case managers in managing disease management health goals of members. Implements the primary care physicians exercise recommendations providing safe and effective exercise instruction and guidance. Provides member health coaching, education, assessment and support of behavioral changes to promote self-management of chronic conditions. Provides members with education materials related specifically to member score condition.

Requirements

Requires a BS/BA degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical therapy or physical education and a minimum of 3 years experience as an exercise specialist, exercise physiologist or fitness instructor/trainer developing exercise prescriptions for special populations; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1 year cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, and physical therapy experience in clinical setting preferred.
Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Health Fitness Instructor is preferred.
MS in a related field and membership in American Society of Exercise Physiologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides exercise guidance to disease management members.
Collaborates with nurse case managers in managing disease management health goals of members.
Implements the primary care physicians exercise recommendations providing safe and effective exercise instruction and guidance.
Provides member health coaching, education, assessment and support of behavioral changes to promote self-management of chronic conditions.
Provides members with education materials related specifically to member score condition.