Exercise Physiologist (Full time) Jefferson Moss-Magee, Norristown

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a licensed medical professional, the Exercise Physiologist prepares patients and equipment for treatment. They assist the therapist in administering treatment to patients of varying ages ranging from infancy through late adulthood.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology required.
• 0-2 years of clinical practice, 1 year preferred
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS if working in Cardiac Rehab.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
• Lead established exercise/rehab maintenance groups.
• Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.
• Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes. Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
• Prepares the treatment area, equipment and supplies relating to patient treatment for all division services to expedite the delivery of patient care. This includes calibrating and maintaining exercise or testing equipment and demonstrating correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routine.
• Communicates impressions and objective information in a clear and timely manner to pertinent stakeholders to ensure efficient coordination and optimal outcomes information.
• Participates in the department’s performance improvement program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

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