EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Free onsite parking

Shift and weekend differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite child care

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA seeks an Exercise Physiologist to manage daily operations of the cardiopulmonary rehab exercise program equipment area, assist with equipment orientations, monitor telemetry, and guide safe use of fitness equipment.

Responsibilities include performing preventive and baseline wellness assessments, educating inpatients on cardiovascular risk factors and the benefits of the Phase II program, and representing Augusta Health Cardiopulmonary Rehab at health fairs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent with certification plan if ACSM or related field.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ALCS certification expected within 3 months.
• ACSM certification expected within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Telemetry and guide safe use of all fitness equipment.
• Assist participants with equipment orientations and use.
• Perform preventive wellness and baseline assessments.
• Organize and implement cardiopulmonary rehab programs.
• Represent Augusta Health Cardiopulmonary Rehab at health fairs/outside events.
• Educate inpatients on cardiovascular risk factors and benefits of Phase II rehab.
• Take blood pressures, palpate pulse, pulse oximetry, and glucose checks.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Equipment orientation

Patient guidance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Science/Kinesiology/Related Field

Current BLS certification

ALCS certification within 3 months

ACSM certification within 6 months

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for the daily operations of the cardiopulmonary rehab exercise program equipment area. Position also responsible for assisting participants with equipment orientations. Monitor Telemetry, provide participants guidance in safe and proper usage of all fitness equipment, performing preventive wellness assessments, baseline assessments, organize and implement programs pertaining to cardiopulmonary rehab and attend health fairs/outside events representing Augusta Health Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program. Exercise physiologist will also provide education to inpatients discussing cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular diagnosis, and benefits to attending the Phase II Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program. Other duties include: Taking Blood Pressures, Palpate pulse, Pulse Ox saturation and perform blood glucose check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science, Kinesiology, Sport Management or a Fitness Related Field or a combination of education, experience or certification from ACSM or must obtain ACSM within 6 months of being hired
• Current BLS certification
• ALCS certification within 3 months
• ACSM certification within 6 months

Preferred

• 1+ year of Cardiopulmonary Rehab Experience

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include

• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Free onsite parking
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite child care

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.