Exercise Physiologist, Full-Time - Hackensack Meridian Health

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The Exercise Physiologist develops and implements individualized exercise programs in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols. The Exercise Physiologist participates in all center activities and assures a safe and effective exercise environment.

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

• Demonstrates ability to work with others to achieve and support the mission of the medical center.
  
• Performs fitness testing and exercise orientations in a safe and effective manner.
  
• Evaluates and interprets patient's health history prior to development of patient exercise plan.
  
• Uses clinical knowledge of disease management programming and multiple co-morbidities in development of safe, appropriate exercise programming designed to meet individual patient needs.
  
• Applies appropriate restrictions or limitations as indicated by any physical or medical conditions.
  
• Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows the appropriate medical response and processes.
  
• Respond immediately to any and all emergency situations in the exercise area.
  
• Assists or administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary.
  
• Reviews and writes exercise prescriptions based on stress test results and sub-maximal fitness tests.
  
• Adheres to the standards of American College of Sports Medicine and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
  
• Provides education and collaborates and communicates with nursing staff on exercise programming.
  
• Interacts with patients and staff in a friendly, understanding and professional manner while providing appropriate supervision at all times.
  
• Reviews patient's exercise programs on a daily / weekly basis and adjusts accordingly to ensure a safe, effective and progressive exercise program.
  
• Documents variances, incidences, and performs follow-up as per protocol.
  
• Provides patient education and counseling on risk reduction and documents same.
  
• Identifies the needs of the patients served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
  
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Master's Degree in exercise physiology / exercise science.
  
• Previous experience (1-2 years) in the exercise profession.
  
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles of exercise: cardiorespiratory, resistance and flexibility training; skills to perform a variety of exercise tests.
  
• Thorough understanding of all exercise modalities, including proper application and positioning in order to assure the correct form and technique with all exercises.
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Cardiac Rehabilitation experience (includes an internship)
  
• Professional membership with ACSM, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) or NSCA
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
  

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Specialist, Clinical Exercise Specialist.
  
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
  

Contacts:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.
  

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

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