Exercise Physiologist

Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology/Science required
Must maintain a current BLS certification
Must be skilled in working with diverse populations
Must be familiar with exercise stress testing, fitness testing and lipid understanding
Possess the knowledge and skill to design age appropriate exercise programs for adolescents, adults, geriatrics and special needs populations

Test and evaluate adolescent, adult and geriatric members
Prescribe an adequate, individualized and progressive exercise program
Perform a fitness evaluation/orientation on new members in a timely and professional manner
Explain all test results to members and provide appropriate exercise prescription and plan
Monitor members until they can exercise safely on their own
Prepare all reports and profiles for member chart data
Assist physician with Graded Exercise
Prepare patient for test, run technical components of test and be able to read EKG’s
Assist with Weight management, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Monitor patients while exercising including but not limited to heart rate, blood pressure, EKG’s
Follow up and reevaluate members to ensure they are progressing safely and properly
Do a six month reevaluation and additional follow up if needed
Send membership retention cards when needed
Have new members fill our member satisfaction surveys
Check equipment daily
Report all problems to be replaced or repaired
Repair problems, when possible
Clean all equipment on a weekly basis
Assume other duties as assigned by the department manager and coordinator