Exercise Physiologist

Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for assisting the team in performing tasks related to patient care and department operations, including, but not limited to assisting provision of initial fitness assessments for new clients, progression and adaptation of exercise regimens, maintenance of statistical data as assigned, participation in leading individual and group exercise sessions, participation in program development and facility/department initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities:
A day in the life of an Exercise Physiologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Performs duties related to patient care as directed by therapist which can include: safe transfers and guarding techniques utilizing cues and assistance, obtaining vital signs, preparation of treatment area, obtaining equipment needed, and set up of driver training cars. Leads individual or group exercise activities for clients in wellness/maintenance programs including first session assessments and determines exercise prescription, implements and oversees exercise prescription and progression, observes participants during exercise for signs of stress; reports results of exercise sessions. Accurate and timely clinical documentation on but not limited to individual or group activities for clients in wellness/maintenance programs.
2. Cleans treatment areas and equipment utilizing appropriate agents. Maintains treatment and storage areas in a neat and organized manner. Maintains linen supply and launders clinic items regularly. Maintains inventory of clinic supplies and provides information to the supervisor for ordering. Removes unsafe equipment from operational use and notifies the supervisor.
3. Eliminates safety hazards; report housekeeping issues promptly; clear towels from locker rooms as needed; demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment and participate in regular equipment safety checks as requested as well as order material and supplies and calibrate equipment; clean equipment as scheduled; follow appropriate procedures for close-out as well as opening and closing the department.
4. Answer phone using department scripting; prepare exercise charts for new clients as assigned; collect payments according to department policies and procedures; assist with staffing and preparing weekly schedules; assist with marketing activities to promote new business; work with management to promote health and wellness in and out of the organization.
5. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
6. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in exercise physiology.
2. Minimum one year of experience in a clinical medical environment.
3. Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
4. Knowledge in use with exercise equipment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Previous experience working in a fitness environment or with individuals with disabilities.
2. Experience working in cardiac and pulmonary fields.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

 

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today

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