Exercise Physiologist - Full Time Days
Exercise Physiologist - Full Time Days
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$ 19 - 30
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
10 Hours Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $19.00 $30.50Union Position:
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Join Our Team and Grow The Good!Position: Exercise Physiologist
Hours: Varies between 5:30am 6;00pm Includes taking call 1 weekend day working every 5th weekend and 12 holidays a year.
Wage Range: $19.00 $30.50
Location: Sanford Device Clinic
Benefits:
Competitive salary based off of experience
Generous Shift differentials
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive work environment
Apply now and be part of something special! Together lets Grow The Good in our community.
Sanford Health
Summary
Utilizes scientific rationale to design implement and supervise exercise programming for those with chronic diseases conditions or physical limitations. Provides physical conditioning reconditioning risk factor reduction and education by prescribing conducting and evaluating cardiovascular and metabolic exercise programs and physical exercise under the supervision of a physician.Job Description
Researches acute and chronic physiological adaptations to physical activity gaining a full understanding of how a chronic disease affects an individual prior to recommending exercise. Analyzes a patients medical history to assess their risk during exercise and to determine the best possible exercise and fitness regimen for the patient.
Performs fitness and stress tests with medical equipment and analyzes the resulting patient data. Measures blood pressure oxygen usage heart rhythm and other key patient health indicators. Develops exercise programs to improve patients health. Conducts controlled investigations of responses and adaptations to muscular activity. Performs dietary intake assessments and counsels on modifications needed referring to dietitian as necessary in order to achieve goals. Depending on location may perform 12 lead EKGs/monitors.
Conducts weight management assessments and calculates body mass index (BMI) to determine proper category; develops goals for weight loss. Interprets values of lipid tests such as lowdensity lipoproteincholesterol (LDLC) highdensity lipoproteincholesterol (HDLC) total cholesterol and triglycerides. Assists with diabetes management and tobacco cessation programs. Develops risk reduction and behavior modification plans to minimize future risk of chronic diseases and illness.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required preferably in exercise science kinesiology human performance and fitness human biology or a related field. Masters degree preferred.Experience in exercise program planning and working with chronic diseases and illness preferred. Possesses a thorough understanding of the physiological basis of activity and the ability to prescribe and instruct exercise according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) guidelines.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CCEP) certification within two years of hire preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within 60 days of hire required. Depending on location Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within the first year of hire preferred.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
