Senior Exercise Physiologist

Northwell Career Site•New York, NY

About The Position

Guides Staff on Patient Primary and Prevention Education-diet and exercise guidelines. May mentor and train other exercise physiologists on technical skills. Interprets, recommends and formulates exercise prescriptions for patients. Assesses and designs an appropriate exercise regimen and administers the exercise component. Educates patients and families of exercise and nutritional components and provides feedback on patient progress.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science required.
Current Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM) Certification, and Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Certification, and Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient exercise and nutritional needs for weight management, athletic sports participation, rehabilitation, and chronically ill patients.
Develops exercise and pharmacological stress protocols
Guide Staff on Patient Primary and Prevention Education-diet and exercise guidelines
May mentor and train other exercise physiologists on technical skills
Designs and implements patient specific therapeutic nutritional and exercise programs.
Conducts group sessions designed for patient education regarding nutritional, dietary and exercise issues in collaboration with physicians and staff.
Performs follow-up on all patient therapeutic interventions.
Documents and provides feedback on patient progress.
Prepares and maintains required reports and statistics.
Assesses program needs and prepares orders for supplies.
Maintains inventory of program equipment and supplies to ensure availability.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.