Exercise Physiologist-Center for Best Health- PRN

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Exercise Physiologist-Center for Best Health

Shift: PRN Day

The Exercise Physiologist (EP) will encounter multiple environments across a multifaceted integrated delivery system at WellStar Health System, like exposure to the outpatient clinic environment, employee wellness, and fitness centers and beyond. Working within a team of healthcare professionals including medical doctors, registered dietitians, nurses, and other exercise physiologists, the EP will have an exciting, well-rounded experience within our healthcare system. The EP is responsible for planning, performing all assessments, testing and exercise activity related to patient care. The EP will supervise Exercise Physiologist interns at both undergraduate and graduate level and develop exercise programs for the employees within the System. The EP will be responsible for collecting data for research programs and grants and act as a liaison between WellStar and Kennesaw State University. The EP role will act as a permanent instructor for the Be Well class.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Job Functions

• Create and conduct exercise assessments and exercise prescriptions based on physician recommendation.
• Create and develop exercise programs for employees within the system.
• Assist with vital sign collection (height, weight, waist circumference, etc.) and conduct fitness tests.
• Explain any exercise/procedure/testing to patients using appropriate verbiage and patient education materials.
• Collect data for research for research programs and grants.
• Prepare exercise/treatment area and organize/clean any equipment necessary for patient care.
• Supervise and monitor patients during exercise/testing until exercise/testing conclusion.
• Motivate patients to achieve their goals.
• Explain to patient about any medical results from appointment and how information will be shared.
• Documents care and other patient information for medical record including history, treatment, consultations.
• Complies with department policies/procedures and regulations.
• Interview and assess patient needs for intended behavior modification.
• Performs appropriate follow-up, either status check or coaching, via telephone and MyChart.
• Check any necessary equipment for proper functioning.
• Follow established procedure pertaining to the care of equipment and supplies. Prepare, maintain and clean-up work stations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follow AIDET.

Management Professional Development

• Mentor and supervisor Exercise Physiologist interns at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Create/conduct group education/support groups/fitness classes to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and update as needed on patient performance.
• Work with and act as a liaison between WellStar and Kennesaw State University.
• Work with colleagues within WellStar Health System to improve processes where appropriate.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree Science Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS – Basic Life Support or BLS-I – Basic Life Support – Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience Required or clinic setting preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Use of appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.

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