Exercise Physiologist NE

Ascension; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension seeks a qualified professional to join the Security department at Dell Children's Center in Austin, TX. This full-time role involves testing and evaluating patients, planning exercise therapy, and educating patients and the community while ensuring equipment and records are well-maintained.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree and a BLS credential within 1 month, with Master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider credential within 1 month of hire.
• ACSM Exercise Physiology specialization preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy using test data and patient status.
• Monitors patient responses and revises plans accordingly.
• Educates patients and community through classes or public speaking.
• Maintains department equipment, files, and schedules.
• Oversees department activities in the absence of the manager.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient testing

Exercise therapy planning

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: Dell Children's Center- North

Department/Specialty: Security

Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating

Your future role at a glance

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepares develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.
• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.
  

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.
• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly.
• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
• Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepares develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.
• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.
  

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Preferred Credential(s):
• Exercise Physiologist specializing in Strength & Conditioning credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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