Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Warren Clinic, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warren Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to design, implement, and supervise exercise programs for individuals with chronic diseases in a clinical setting.

This role emphasizes therapeutic exercise for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic conditions in a medically supervised environment. Minimum education includes a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology.
• Master's degree preferred.
• ACSM-CEP certification required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Measure heart rate, ECG activity, BP and SpO2 before, during, and after exercise.
• Analyze medical history to assess risk and tailor regimens.
• Perform fitness and stress tests with medical equipment and analyze data.
• Develop individualized plans for high-risk patients to meet goals.
• Provide counseling using evidence-based behavior change models.
• Monitor medications' influence on exercise response during sessions.
• Educate patients on inactivity, diet, self-management and lifestyle changes.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

ECG rhythm interpretation

Vital signs interpretation

Emergency response

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Full Time Days Job Summary:

The Clinical Exercise Physiologist will design, implement, and supervise exercise programming for individuals with chronic diseases where exercise training has been shown to be of therapeutic benefit, including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and metabolic disorders.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology. Master's degree, preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:

American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).

Work Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of experience designing, implementing, and supervising exercise programs for high-risk individuals with chronic diseases in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other applicable software. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that present clear and concise information. Demonstrated ability to interpret ECG rhythms. Ability to take vital signs and interpret symptoms. Ability to respond to and assist with medical emergencies calmly and efficiently. Ability to prioritize workflow and adjust as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Measure and monitor heart rate, electrical activity of the heart (using Electrocardiography ECG)), blood pressure (via auscultation) and SpO2 (via pulse oximeter) before, during, and after exercise.
• Analyze the patient's medical history to assess their risk during exercise and determine the best exercise and fitness regimen.
• Perform fitness and stress tests with medical equipment and analyze patient data.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that will allow high-risk patients to meet their health and fitness goals.
• Use evidence-based behavior change models to provide counseling and facilitate exercise participation and lifestyle modification.
• Monitor the influence of commonly used medications on the response to submaximal or maximal exercise during assessments and training sessions.
• Deliver appropriate patient education on, but not limited to, physical inactivity, diet and nutrition, collaborative self-management, blood pressure/cholesterol/diabetes/weight/dyspnea management, tobacco cessation, depression and stress management, and supplemental oxygen usage.

Decision Making:

Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships:

Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions:

None.

Supplemental Information:

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Lifestyle Medicine - Warren Clinic Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.