Exercise Physiologist-Executive Health Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago, Buffalo (IL, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to join their team. In this role, you will work closely with physicians and dieticians to create tailored exercise prescriptions that enhance patient health and manage chronic diseases. Your expertise will guide individuals and groups in understanding the importance of exercise in their lives, while also providing hands-on training and ongoing support. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients by promoting healthier lifestyles and improving overall well-being. If you are passionate about exercise science and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to set patient objectives based on fitness levels.
• Educate patients on exercise's role in chronic disease management.
• Develop and implement personalized exercise plans.

Skills

Exercise prescription development

Patient counseling

Behavioral intervention

Exercise program implementation

Chronic disease management education

Education

Master of Science in Exercise Physiology

Certification in Basic Life Support

Job description

Description

The Exercise Physiologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Exercise Physiologist, in collaboration with a physician and a dietician, develops and implements exercise prescriptions, evaluates patient population parameters, and selects approaches to manage and reduce health risks. This position also provides exercise and lifestyle counseling for individuals and groups and educates patients about the role of exercise in disease management and lifestyle medicine.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the physician to set objectives for the patient based on medical history, physical limitations, evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors, and current fitness level.
• Meets with patients to assess motivation and stage of readiness to change.
• Identifies appropriate physical activity, exercise, and behavioral intervention.
• Develops and implements exercise plan/program.
• Conducts hands-on training, including demonstrating/correcting proper exercise form, and leading individuals through a customized workout.
• Educates on the role of exercise in chronic disease management (including, but not limited to, obesity, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, and depression).
• Provides ongoing consultation and evaluates the effectiveness of intervention.
• Develops, presents, and updates educational materials to promote education and behavioral goals for the patient (including developing, maintaining, and continuously updating a library of written materials, wellness newsletters, online programs, and apps about exercise).
• Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to the health care team and participates in in-service training for staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Experience in a clinical outpatient setting.

Preferred:

• American College of Sports Medicine or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist or Exercise Specialist certification.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.