Clinical Exercise Physiologist I

Jobtailor; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to work with patients and clients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases in a hospital/clinical setting. You will conduct health screenings, initial assessments, and design exercise programs to improve aerobic endurance, strength, balance, and range of motion.

Educating patients on testing, program components, and self-care is a key part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science or related field required.
• Experience teaching/exercising in cardiopulmonary or clinical settings required.
• ACLS/BLS certifications preferred or required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-participation health screening and initial exercise assessments for chronic disease.
• Administer programs to enhance aerobic endurance, cardiovascular function, strength, balance, and ROM.
• Educate clients on testing, exercise components, and self-care for chronic disease management.
• Perform department diagnostics as needed, including ECGs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient care.

Skills

Health Screening

Exercise Assessment

Strength Testing

Flexibility Testing

Body Composition Testing

Aerobic Endurance Training

Cardiovascular Function Enhancement

Muscular Strength Training

Balance Training

Range Of Motion Improvement

Client Education

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

ACLS

BLS

ACSM EP-C

ACSM CEP

ACSM RCEP

Tools

ECG

Job description

• Work with patients and clients challenged with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases and disorders, as well as healthy populations, in cooperation with other healthcare professionals
• Conduct pre-participation health screening and initial exercise assessments for chronic disease
• Perform strength, flexibility, and body composition tests
• Administer programs designed to enhance aerobic endurance, cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion
• Educate clients about testing, exercise program components, and clinical and lifestyle self-care for control of chronic disease and health conditions
• Perform other departmental diagnostics as needed, including ECGs

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science or related field required
• Experience in teaching/providing education in exercise, cardiopulmonary programs, or fitness required
• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting in a similar position preferred
• BLS required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C), ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP), and/or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification (ACSM RCEP) preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting health screenings, exercise assessments, and administering exercise programs for patients with chronic diseases. Proficient in educating clients on exercise components and self-care strategies for health management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelors Of Science In Exercise Science
• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
• Experience In Clinical Setting

Hard Skills

• Health Screening
• Exercise Assessment
• Strength Testing
• Flexibility Testing
• Body Composition Testing
• Aerobic Endurance Training
• Cardiovascular Function Enhancement
• Muscular Strength Training
• Balance Training
• Range Of Motion Improvement

Soft Skills

• Client Education
• Interpersonal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• ACSM EP-C
• ACSM CEP
• ACSM RCEP

Industry Keywords

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Pulmonary Disease
• Metabolic Disease
• Chronic Disease Management
• Clinical Exercise Programs

Tools & Technologies

• ECG