Exercise Physiologist

Inova Weight Loss Services - Fair Oaks is looking for a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to join the team. This role will include a flexible schedule between 4pm - 7pm. One or two classes required: back-to-back the day of the week is up to you!

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety quality and patient experience.We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical dental and vision coverage and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5250 per year in education assistance and up to $10000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members their spouses/partners and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offeringpaid time off paid parental leave and more.

Exercise PhysiologistJob Responsibilities:

• Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by incorporating comorbidity and musculoskeletal disorders per established program (ACCVPR ACSM ATS ACC NASM) standards and guidelines as evidenced by random chart review.
• Reviews Individual Treatment Plans.
• Develops exercise and strength training programs patient education and behavioral health support specific to each patient to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
• Demonstrates proper instruction and technique for performing appropriate exercise and strength training as needed to ensure patient safety and adherence to exercise prescription as evidenced by direct observation.
• Immediately reports significant changes in patient clinical status to appropriate members of healthcare team and assists with emergency care according to department policy as evidenced by direct observation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:Bachelors Degree Exercise Physiology Exercise Science or Kinesiology.
• License:American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP) required upon start for Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab Programs OR American Association of Cardiovascular and pulmonary Rehabilitation - Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (AACVPR CCRP) OR an equivalent advanced certification based on other hiring department
• Experience:
• Certification:BLS through the American Heart Association within 6 months

Preferred Requirements:

• Patient focused approach to patient well-being and recovery
• Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative innovative environment