Exercise Physiologist (Clinic Exercise Specialist)

JES Tech; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JES Tech in Richland, Washington, seeks an Exercise Physiologist to develop fitness assessments and prescription programs, conduct work capacity tests, and provide ergonomic services. The role prepares employees for job demands and promotes health through education and preventative exercise.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or related field, 3+ years in exercise prescription, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in exercise prescription and fitness assessment.
• ACSM-CEP certification preferred and OSHA/ergonomics familiarity is a plus.
• Current BLS certification and knowledge of privacy regulations (HIPAA).
• Strong communication and ability to train diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers health-related fitness and therapeutic exercise services.
• Administers work capacity evaluations and ergonomic hazard reporting.
• Provides education, training, and program evaluation across site employees.
• Communicates program details to management, employees, and clinicians.
• Maintains documentation, program quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

AHA BLS certification

Fitness assessments

Exercise prescription

ECG interpretation

Communication skills

HIPAA/privacy compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

ACSM CEP certification

Experience in occupational health/ergonomics

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Description

JES Tech is seeking an Exercise Physiologist in Richland, Washington. This position is responsible for the development and administration of fitness assessments, work capacity evaluations, exercise/fitness prescription, work conditioning, therapeutic and preventive exercise programs, ergonomic services, and the development and presentation of education/training programs.

The position may participate in health promotion as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and delivery of comprehensive health-related, fitness and therapeutic exercise services appropriate to improve and/or maintain employee’s capacity for safely meeting the physical demands of their jobs.
• Develops and conducts comprehensive health risk management and musculoskeletal education, training and interventions to site employees and managers/supervisors.
• Administers work capacity evaluations and testing addressing musculoskeletal health functions, work physical/functional capacity and fitness.
• Assists in conducting field-based work site analysis and reporting of musculoskeletal ergonomic hazards to contractor management, case management and/or IHA medical providers.
• Effectively communicates programs, services, and information to a diverse audience.
• Provides consultation to the site in areas of worker physical capacity, fitness, ergonomic or performance issues.
• Communicates with appropriate clinic medical providers and case management, regarding work capacity evaluations, intervention plans, and progress/status to assure continuity of care.
• Contributes to the selection of program resources and materials, program outcome measurement, program quality improvement and assuring program compliance with accreditation standards and performance measures.
• Contributes to teamwork and participates in meetings and committees as required.
• Interfaces with the community such as public health, local hospitals, and community groups and community health programs.
• Performs routine administrative tasks and duties as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, clients, and the public.
• Adheres to and fosters acceptable health and safety practices and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience involving exercise prescription, functional/fitness assessment, and injury prevention.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Public Health, Education/Teaching, or a related field.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).
• Experience in occupational health, industrial ergonomics, work conditioning, or a related setting.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Ability to conduct fitness, musculoskeletal, posture/movement, functional, and work-capacity assessments to evaluate an employee's ability to safely perform the physical demands of their job.
• Knowledge of graded exercise testing guidelines and ability to interpret static and dynamic 12-lead ECGs.
• Ability to develop appropriate exercise prescriptions for preventive, therapeutic, work-conditioning, and risk-reduction programs.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and adult learning principles, with the ability to develop and deliver effective training and educational programs to individuals and diverse groups.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures related to occupational health and employee health information, including HIPAA, GINA, and the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidential medical information and communicate effectively with employees, management, and clinical staff while protecting employee privacy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint, with the ability to learn additional systems and customized applications.

Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and have the ability to successfully obtain and maintain required DOE site access authorization.

www.jestechllc.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.