PS Exercise Specialist
PS Exercise Specialist
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Job Description
Designs Implements supervises and evaluates exercise therapy given to rehabilitating patients and/or other apparently healthy populations in order to restore proper physical functioning and facilitate patient independence. The incumbent works under the supervision of a licensed physician and cooperates with physicians nurses occupational therapists physical therapists pharmacists dieticians and other hospital staff to ensure quality patient care. Certification as an Exercise Specialist and one year of rehabilitation and exercise testing preferred. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certificatoin may be required by some departments.
Responsibilities
Assesses the extent of patients abilities and limitations by reviewing medical records and physicians notes. Administers pre-exercise testing interview and test preparation. Uses testing equipment protocol selection indications contraindications and termination criteria for graded exercise testing. Records analyzes and interprets results of tests and prepares appropriate exercise prescriptions. Administers therapeutic exercises and other techniques designed to provide improved functional capacity exercise tolerance exercise endurance muscle strength and endurance and coordination to rehabilitating patient populations. Evaluates patients hemodynamic electrocardiographic and symptomatic response to exercise and assesses appropriateness of responses as they relate to exercise intensity and endurance. In conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members designs implements supervises and evaluates outcomes for exercise services. Conducts and evaluates performance testing including VO2max and lactate threshold testing and communicates results to participants. Assists in developing and providing educational materials and programs for staff and patients. Collaborates with appropriate leadership in data collection statistical analysis development and implementation of research projects. Assists in establishing new and maintaining current referral patterns both within the University of Utah Hospital and Health Centers and other Salt Lake and regional hospitals. May assist in program development for corporate wellness clients employee fitness/health facility utilization etc. May conduct off-site health and wellness coaching to internal and/or external clients.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology Exercise and Sports Science a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). A current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
