Exercise Physiologist - Corporate Fitness (Part-Time)

Berger Health System; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to evaluate clients' functional abilities and develop progressive treatment plans within our onsite fitness center. The position emphasizes safety, education, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include conducting fitness assessments, guiding exercise sessions, and updating prescriptions based on progress and program goals, while maintaining high standards of service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• BLS and CPR certifications required.
• Experience evaluating fitness levels and developing exercise plans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness assessments and VO2 testing.
• Develop and revise individualized exercise plans.
• Instruct participants in strength, cardio, and flexibility training.
• Monitor progress and adjust programs as needed.
• Coordinate with clinical staff for patient-specific programs.

Skills

Fitness assessment

VO2 testing

Body composition

Strength & endurance

Progress evaluation

Exercise instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

BLS/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.

This exercise physiologist role works onsite within one of our larger employer partner's fitness center.

Hours of Work

• Tuesday - 11:30am - 6pm
• Wednesday - 11:30am - 6pm
• Thursday - 11:30am - 6pm

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 (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross

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 : 18 Department Fitness Center - Huntington Gateway

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.

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing our best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day.

OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work".