Exercise Physiologist - PRN | Sanford Health

Sanford Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as an Exercise Physiologist, where you'll utilize your expertise to design and supervise exercise programs for individuals with chronic diseases. In this dynamic role, you will conduct fitness assessments, analyze health data, and develop personalized exercise regimens that promote health and well-being. This position offers a supportive environment with career advancement opportunities, allowing you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about health and fitness, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to improving lives.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in exercise program planning and working with chronic diseases.
• Understanding of ACSM and NSCA guidelines for exercise prescription.

Responsibilities

• Design and supervise exercise programs for patients with chronic conditions.
• Conduct fitness tests and analyze patient health data.
• Develop weight management and risk reduction plans.

Skills

Exercise Programming

Patient Assessment

Risk Factor Reduction

Cardiovascular Exercise

Metabolic Exercise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Medical Equipment for Fitness Testing

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0 Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Position: Exercise Physiologist

Hours: Varied

Wage Range: $19.00 - $30.50

Location: Sanford Health Fargo

Benefits:
Competitive salary based off of experience
Close, Tight Knit team
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive and helpful work environment

Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community.
Sanford Health

Summary

Utilizes scientific rationale to design, implement and supervise exercise programming for those with chronic diseases, conditions or physical limitations. Provides physical conditioning, reconditioning, risk factor reduction, and education by prescribing, conducting, and evaluating cardiovascular and metabolic exercise programs and physical exercise under the supervision of a physician.

Job Description

Researches acute and chronic physiological adaptations to physical activity, gaining a full understanding of how a chronic disease affects an individual prior to recommending exercise. Analyzes a patient's medical history to assess their risk during exercise and to determine the best possible exercise and fitness regimen for the patient.

Performs fitness and stress tests with medical equipment and analyzes the resulting patient data. Measures blood pressure, oxygen usage, heart rhythm and other key patient health indicators. Develops exercise programs to improve patient's health. Conducts controlled investigations of responses and adaptations to muscular activity. Performs dietary intake assessments and counsels on modifications needed, referring to dietitian as necessary in order to achieve goals. Depending on location, may perform 12 lead EKGs/monitors.

Conducts weight management assessments and calculates body mass index (BMI) to determine proper category; develops goals for weight loss. Interprets values of lipid tests such as low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), total cholesterol, and triglycerides. Assists with diabetes management and tobacco cessation programs. Develops risk reduction and behavior modification plans to minimize future risk of chronic diseases and illness.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in exercise science, kinesiology, human performance and fitness human biology or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience in exercise program planning and working with chronic diseases and illness preferred. Possesses a thorough understanding of the physiological basis of activity and the ability to prescribe and instruct exercise according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) guidelines.

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CCEP) certification within two years of hire preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within 60 days of hire required. Depending on location, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within the first year of hire preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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