Exercise Physiologist - Wellness Full-Time - Carilion Wellness Roanoke

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

6d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist - Wellness screens and assesses participants, conducts tests of physiological measures, and applies clinical reasoning to ensure the safety and appropriateness of exercise and physical activity interventions. These interventions serve a diverse range of people, including those who may be high risk, have acute or chronic disease, need injury prevention or pre- and post-surgery management, are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, or seek athletic performance support. The role works under the supervision of the Wellness Clinical Programs Manager. The Exercise Physiologist develops clinical exercise prescriptions for people with chronic or complex medical conditions and injuries, performs functional assessments, and evaluates movement capacity across ages and health levels. The role develops and maintains individualized exercise interventions and advice following injury, surgery, or during recovery, with the aim of restoring functional capacity and well-being. It leads private and group programs, facilitates training sessions, demonstrates proper technique, and monitors participants for inappropriate responses to exercise. The role uses current clinical exercise techniques to assess and address injuries and other medical needs, maintains relevant clinical knowledge, ensures high-quality functional-testing data, and provides timely progress reports and concerns to referring clinicians. It maintains accurate records in EPIC and exercise training programs, creates training reports, manages appointments and time, and monitors equipment quality. The Exercise Physiologist collaborates with staff, providers, participants, and community members, and works autonomously across a variety of conditions and pathologies. Interventions are exercise-based and include physical activity and support to help prevent or manage disease and injury and restore optimal physical function, health, or wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
Two years of recent and relevant experience.
A nationally recognized personal training, certified exercise physiologist, certified clinical exercise physiologist, or certified strength and conditioning credential, such as ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA, or Cooper Institute, is required for hire.
AHA BLS-HCP life support certification.
Desire to work within a comprehensive health care team.
Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for participants and staff.

Nice To Haves

ACSM-EP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen and assess participants, conduct tests of physiological measures, and use clinical reasoning to determine the safety and appropriateness of exercise and physical activity interventions.
Develop clinical exercise prescriptions for people with chronic or complex medical conditions and injuries.
Perform functional assessments and evaluate movement capacity in people of all ages and health levels.
Develop and maintain individualized exercise interventions and advice following injury or surgery and during recovery.
Lead programs in private and group settings, facilitate training sessions, demonstrate proper technique, and monitor participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.
Use current clinical exercise techniques to assess and address injuries and other medical needs.
Maintain knowledge of injury prevention, clinical assessments, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and medical terminology.
Ensure high-quality functional-testing data and provide clear, timely progress reports and concerns to referring clinicians.
Maintain accurate records in EPIC and exercise training programs, create training reports in a timely manner, record appointments, and manage time effectively.
Monitor equipment quality and notify the Director of Operations if equipment is unusable.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with staff, providers, participants, and community members.
Work autonomously across a variety of areas and pathologies, including cancer, cardiovascular, kidney, mental health, musculoskeletal, neurological, neuromuscular, respiratory, and pulmonary conditions.
Provide exercise-based interventions, physical activity, and support to help prevent or manage disease or injury and restore physical function, health, or wellness.