What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
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JOB SUMMARY
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The exercise physiologist will perform exercise-related client care services at Good Shepherd’s fitness center. This position requires direct client contact, program development, related marketing and educational services. Will provide supervision of all fitness program staff.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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SKILLS
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Delivers quality care by using objective measurements to develop an effective, comprehensive, appropriate exercise prescription
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Pursues educational opportunities
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Shares knowledge with others
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Uses knowledge to develop exercise programs to achieve client’s goals
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Customizes exercise & communications to individual clients and their needs (IE cultural & cognitive)
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Assures equipment is maintained in good working condition, reports malfunctioning equipment
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Assures equipment is kept clean
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Oversees safe and proper use of exercise equipment
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TEAM EFFORT
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Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide pool coverage, adjust work schedule to meet needs)
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Program development & involvement
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Shares knowledge with therapists and other clinical staff
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Embraces change and promotes positive work environment
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COMPLIES WITH PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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By maintaining current knowledge and certification requirements in both the exercise and medical fields, as well as maintain membership in national / local organizations.
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MARKETING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
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Coordinate, per direct request of supervisor, all aspects (marketing, client complaints, staff coverage, statistics, and financial responsibilities) of specified Fitness / Wellness Program and maintains effective communication of program operations to supervisor.
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Provide input to marketing / advertising mailings, publications, articles, health fairs, and presentations toward the advancement of the department.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Education
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Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited program in exercise physiology, physical education, or exercise science required
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Master's Degree preferred
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Work Experience
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1-2 years of stress testing, exercise prescription, research, and human performance testing experience required
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Previous experience in cardiac rehabilitation preferred
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Licenses / Certifications
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N/A
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