Exercise Physiologist

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to analyze patients' fitness, assist with heart disease and chronic conditions, and deliver a full range of exercise physiology services including assessment, treatment planning and interventions.

The role involves evaluating cardiovascular function, designing individualized exercise programs, and implementing prescriptions to improve mobility and athletic performance, in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or physiology required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire preferred or required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates overall health with emphasis on cardiovascular function and metabolism.
• Conducts diagnostic procedures like exercise stress tests.
• Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to improve fitness and endurance.
• Designs customized exercise programs for health care needs and athletic goals.
• Administers prescriptions to improve mobility and assist recovery from injury.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Exercise physiology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or physiology

BLS certified within 30 days of hire

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary:

Analyzes patients’ fitness in order to help them improve their health or maintain good health. Assists patients with heart disease and other chronic conditions, like diabetes or pulmonary (lung) disease, to regain their health. May also work with amateur and professional athletes to boost their performance or recover from injuries. Provides a full range of exercise physiology services, including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with professional practices and ethical standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Evaluates a person’s overall health with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.

• Conducts diagnostic procedures like exercise stress tests to evaluate patients’ health.
• Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility.
• Designs customized exercise programs to meet health care needs and athletic performance goals.
• Administers exercise prescriptions designed to improve mobility and flexibility, hasten recovery from injury and help patients live with disabilities.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or physiology.
• BLS certified within 30 days of hire

Preferred:

• Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP).
• Master's degree.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010038
• Daily Work Times: 6:00 a.m. - 4:3.0 p.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No