Exercise Physiologist - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to support patient care and department operations. This role involves implementing initial fitness assessments, adapting exercise regimens, and documenting outcomes in a clinical setting.

The position requires a degree in exercise physiology, at least one year in a clinical environment, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ACLS certification is preferred and ACLS may be required for some roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in exercise physiology.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical medical environment.
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in use with exercise equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties related to patient care as directed by therapist including safe transfers, vital signs, setup of treatment areas and equipment.
• Leads individual or group exercise activities for wellness/maintenance clients and documents sessions.
• Cleans and maintains treatment areas, inventory, and equipment; reports hazards.
• Supports scheduling, patient payments, and marketing activities to promote health and wellness.
• Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Exercise physiology

Clinical environment

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Exercise physiology degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Responsible for assisting the team in performing tasks related to patient care and department operations, including, but not limited to assisting provision of initial fitness assessments for new clients, progression and adaptation of exercise regimens, maintenance of statistical data as assigned, participation in leading individual and group exercise sessions, participation in program development and facility/department initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Exercise Physiologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs duties related to patient care as directed by therapist which can include: safe transfers and guarding techniques utilizing cues and assistance, obtaining vital signs, preparation of treatment area, obtaining equipment needed, and set up of driver training cars. Leads individual or group exercise activities for clients in wellness/maintenance programs including first session assessments and determines exercise prescription, implements and oversees exercise prescription and progression, observes participants during exercise for signs of stress; reports results of exercise sessions. Accurate and timely clinical documentation on but not limited to individual or group activities for clients in wellness/maintenance programs.
• Cleans treatment areas and equipment utilizing appropriate agents. Maintains treatment and storage areas in a neat and organized manner. Maintains linen supply and launders clinic items regularly. Maintains inventory of clinic supplies and provides information to the supervisor for ordering. Removes unsafe equipment from operational use and notifies the supervisor.
• Eliminates safety hazards; report housekeeping issues promptly; clear towels from locker rooms as needed; demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment and participate in regular equipment safety checks as requested as well as order material and supplies and calibrate equipment; clean equipment as scheduled; follow appropriate procedures for close-out as well as opening and closing the department.
• Answer phone using department scripting; prepare exercise charts for new clients as assigned; collect payments according to department policies and procedures; assist with staffing and preparing weekly schedules; assist with marketing activities to promote new business; work with management to promote health and wellness in and out of the organization.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program with a degree in exercise physiology.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical medical environment.
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in use with exercise equipment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Previous experience working in a fitness environment or with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience working in cardiac and pulmonary fields.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - ACLS

Compensation

Minimum rate of $29.38 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement benefits

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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