Exercise Physiologist - Corporate Fitness Centers

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth's Corporate Fitness department is seeking a qualified professional to evaluate clients' functional abilities, design and revise treatment plans, and supervise exercise programs. You will educate clients and families, coordinate with medical staff, and document progress.

The role emphasizes program development, evidence-based exercise prescriptions, safety, and high-quality service within a team-based health system in Columbus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physiology or related field.
• BLS certification required.
• CPR certification preferred or required as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs fitness assessments and tracks progress with clients (VO2, body composition, flexibility, strength).
• Circulates among participants, evaluates progress and modifies current programs to meet goals.
• Leads and instructs participants in strength training and cardiovascular activities; supervises equipment use.
• Assists in check-in as needed and supports front-desk operations.
• Develops exercise treatment plans and home exercise plans based on assessments and client preferences.
• Reviews and updates exercise prescriptions with clinical staff for specialty programs.
• Presents/attends educational sessions to improve knowledge and skills in exercise and behavior change.
• Ensures proper exercise principles and techniques are followed by participants and staff.
• Maintains cleanliness, equipment, and supplies to ensure quality service for members.
• Meets outcomes per OhioHealth Balanced Scorecard as defined by Facility Manager.
• Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures; engages in research and program development; supports achievement of goals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physiology

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

CPR Certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Evaluates client's physical functional ability, establishes and progressively revises treatment plans, treats and/or supervises treatment of client, teaches client and family, communicates with appropriate medical and rehabilitation personnel and documents the above.

Responsibilities And Duties

50%

• Quality Service 1. Performs and evaluates fitness assessments, including but not limited to, sub-maximal VO2, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.
• 2. Circulates among participants, evaluates progress and makes appropriate modifications to current program s to facilitate achievement of goals or establishing new goals.
• 3. Leads and instructs participants and interdisciplinary staff in use of strength training and cardiovascular/aerobic equipment and/or stretching and body awareness activities as needed.
• 4. Assists in check-in as needed.
• 5. Develops exercise treatment plan and goal setting including home exercise plan based on assessment data, problem/risk factors, baseline exercise stress test, and participant preferences.
• 6. Reviews and updates exercise prescriptions in collaboration with the clinical staff for patients enrolled in specialty programs.
• 7. Presents and/or attends educational sessions focused on improving knowledge and skills in various aspects of physical activity and behavioral change.
• 8. Ensures appropriate exercise principles/techniques are utilized by participants and staff.
• 40 % Customer Satisfaction 1. Ensures standards are maintained for cleanliness, friendliness, equipment maintenance, and availability of supplies.
• 2. Maintains and respects member confidentiality.

5%

• Financial Performance 1. Meets specific outcomes based on OhioHealth Balanced Scorecard as defined by the Facility Manager

5%

• Professional Development/Research/Program Development 1. Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures for assigned areas.
• 2. Incorporates current research into exercise programs.
• 3. Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to vision, mission, goals and objectives of OhioHealth.
• 4. Supervises students as needed.
• 5. Participates in new program development or research projects for specialty populations as needed.
• 6. Assumes responsibility for meeting personal performance goals, certification s and program standards.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Physiology (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description

Field of Study: Exercise Physiology OR Related Field and six months internship plus three to six months of time on the job. Work requires a relatively high level of problem solving skills, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data in order to solve clinical problems that require a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline. Work requires good communication skills (verbal/written) and active listening skills, giving directions and information, problem solving and making independent decisions, dealing with interruptions and stressful situations. Work requires the ability to prioritize, organize, have flexible work schedule, and use management skills optimally. Work requires the ability to respond in an emergency situation appropriately. Work requires following existing procedure and instructions but also receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow. CPR Certification .

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Needed

Department

Corporate Fitness

Join us!

• ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment