Per Diem Exercise Physiologist-Cardiac Rehab-Mount Sinai Hospital-Day
Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY
About The Position
The Exercise Physiologist establishes and coordinates, with assistance from the clinical administrator, a program and activities to develop and implement an activity program for patients that is consistent with their physical abilities. The role includes reviewing patients’ medical histories and activity levels, designing appropriate exercise programs and classes, and supporting patient participation. The Exercise Physiologist also contributes to clinical education, department meetings, and patient surveys.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an approved program in physical education, sports medicine, exercise physiology, exercise science, or physical therapy.
- Experience teaching aerobics and working with obesity and associated diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, and apnea.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an understanding of each patient’s physical limitations.
- Review patients’ medical histories and past and current activity levels.
- Design and prescribe appropriate exercise programs and classes.
- Develop group exercise special events and motivate patients to attend.
- Design and present clinical education for medical team members.
- Participate in department meetings as part of the health team.
- Design patient surveys.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
