Exercise Physiologist

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Summary:

Supports the facility management and fitness member engagement at various employer fitness centers. Responsibilities include teaching group fitness classes, personal training, managing membership sign-ups, and participating in other fitness-related engagement opportunities.

Responsibilities And Duties:
50%
Quality Service 1. Performs and evaluates fitness assessments, including but not limited to, sub-maximal VO2, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. 2. Circulates among participants, evaluates progress and makes appropriate modifications to current program s to facilitate achievement of goals or establishing new goals. 3. Leads and instructs participants and interdisciplinary staff in use of strength training and cardiovascular/aerobic equipment and/or stretching and body awareness activities as needed. 4. Assists in check-in as needed. 5. Develops exercise treatment plan and goal setting including home exercise plan based on assessment data, problem/risk factors, baseline exercise stress test, and participant preferences. 6. Reviews and updates exercise prescriptions in collaboration with the clinical staff for patients enrolled in specialty programs. 7. Presents and/or attends educational sessions focused on improving knowledge and skills in various aspects of physical activity and behavioral change. 8. Ensures appropriate exercise principles/techniques are utilized by participants and staff. 40 % Customer Satisfaction 1. Ensures standards are maintained for cleanliness, friendliness, equipment maintenance, and availability of supplies. 2. Maintains and respects member confidentiality.
5%
Financial Performance 1. Meets specific outcomes based on OhioHealth Balanced Scorecard as defined by the Facility Manager
5%
Professional Development/Research/Program Development 1. Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures for assigned areas. 2. Incorporates current research into exercise programs. 3. Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to vision, mission, goals and objectives of OhioHealth. 4. Supervises students as needed. 5. Participates in new program development or research projects for specialty populations as needed. 6. Assumes responsibility for meeting personal performance goals, certification s and program standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional :

Field of Study: Exercise Physiology OR Related Field and six months internship plus three to six months of time on the job. Work requires a relatively high level of problem solving skills, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data in order to solve clinical problems that require a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline. Work requires good communication skills (verbal/written) and active listening skills, giving directions and information, problem solving and making independent decisions, dealing with interruptions and stressful situations. Work requires the ability to prioritize, organize, have flexible work schedule, and use management skills optimally. Work requires the ability to respond in an emergency situation appropriately. Work requires following existing procedure and instructions but also receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow. CPR Certification .

Work Shift:
Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department
Corporate Fitness

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OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment