Exercise Physiologist

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement contributions matched

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health is seeking a dedicated Weight Loss Exercise Class Instructor to join their team in Fairfax, VA. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule between 4pm and 7pm, focusing on developing exercise prescriptions and providing patient education. Join a leading healthcare organization known for excellence in patient care and support.

Qualifications

• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop exercise prescriptions and patient education.
• Demonstrates proper instruction for exercise and strength training.
• Reports significant changes in patient status immediately.

Skills

Patient-focused approach

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology

Job description

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Job Description

Inova Weight Loss Services - Fair Oaks is looking for a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to join the team. This role will include a flexible schedule between 4pm - 7pm. One or two classes required: back-to-back, the day of the week is up to you!

Job Description

Inova Weight Loss Services - Fair Oaks is looking for a dedicated Exercise Physiologist to join the team. This role will include a flexible schedule between 4pm - 7pm. One or two classes required: back-to-back, the day of the week is up to you!

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.
  
  

Exercise Physiologist Job Responsibilities

• Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by incorporating comorbidity and musculoskeletal disorders, per established program (ACCVPR, ACSM, ATS, ACC, NASM) standards and guidelines, as evidenced by random chart review.
• Reviews Individual Treatment Plans.
• Develops exercise and strength training programs, patient education and behavioral health support specific to each patient to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
• Demonstrates proper instruction and technique for performing appropriate exercise and strength training as needed to ensure patient safety and adherence to exercise prescription, as evidenced by direct observation.
• Immediately reports significant changes in patient clinical status to appropriate members of healthcare team and assists with emergency care according to department policy, as evidenced by direct observation.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology.
• License: American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM CEP) required upon start for Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab Programs OR American Association of Cardiovascular and pulmonary Rehabilitation - Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (AACVPR CCRP) OR an equivalent advanced certification based on other hiring department
• Experience:
• Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association within 6 months
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Patient focused approach to patient well-being and recovery
• Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative innovative environment
  
  

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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