Exercise Physiologist

OhioHealth

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the management and engagement of an on-site employer fitness center. Responsibilities include group fitness classes, personal training, membership services tasks, creating fitness challenges and other engagement opportunities within the employer space. Role acts as float between several fitness sites and has ability to convert to part-time/full-time status as contracts expand.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross
Field of Study: Exercise Physiology and six months internship plus three to six months of time on the job.
Work requires a relatively high level of problem solving skills, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data in order to solve clinical problems that require a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline.
Work requires good communication skills (verbal/written) and active listening skills, giving directions and information, problem solving and making independent decisions, dealing with interruptions and stressful situations.
Work requires the ability to prioritize, organize, have flexible work schedule, and use management skills optimally.
Work requires the ability to respond in an emergency situation appropriately.
Work requires following existing procedure and instructions but also receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.
CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Performs and evaluates fitness assessments, including but not limited to, sub-maximal VO2, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.
Circulates among participants, evaluates progress and makes appropriate modifications to current program s to facilitate achievement of goals or establishing new goals.
Leads and instructs participants and interdisciplinary staff in use of strength training and cardiovascular/aerobic equipment and/or stretching and body awareness activities as needed.
Assists in check-in as needed.
Develops exercise treatment plan and goal setting including home exercise plan based on assessment data, problem/risk factors, baseline exercise stress test, and participant preferences.
Reviews and updates exercise prescriptions in collaboration with the clinical staff for patients enrolled in specialty programs.
Presents and/or attends educational sessions focused on improving knowledge and skills in various aspects of physical activity and behavioral change.
Ensures appropriate exercise principles/techniques are utilized by participants and staff.
Ensures standards are maintained for cleanliness, friendliness, equipment maintenance, and availability of supplies.
Maintains and respects member confidentiality.
Meets specific outcomes based on the OhioHealth Balanced Scorecard as defined by the Facility Manager
Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures for assigned areas.
Incorporates current research into exercise programs.
Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to vision, mission, goals and objectives of OhioHealth.
Supervises students as needed.
Participates in new program development or research projects for specialty populations as needed.
Assumes responsibility for meeting personal performance goals, certification s and program standards.