Exercise Physiologist - Wellness Botetourt Flex

Job responsibilities include but not limited to, screening, assessing, conducting tests of physiological measures and applying clinical reasoning to ensure the safety and appropriateness of exercise and physical activity interventions. Physical activity interventions will encompass a diverse range of people who could be potentially high risk, have an acute/chronic disease, require injury prevention, pre and post-surgery management, cardiac rehabilitation, or athletic performance. Required to work under the supervision of the Clinical Training Manager.
 

• Develop clinical exercise prescription for those with existing chronic and complex medical conditions and injuries. Perform functional assessments and evaluate movement capacity in people of all ages and levels of health.
• Develop and maintain safe, effective individualized exercise interventions and advice for people following the acute stage of injury, surgical intervention, or during recovery to restore functional capacity and well-being.
• Lead programs in both private and group settings. Communicate effectively while facilitating training sessions and demonstrate proper technique when appropriate. Monitor participants for inappropriate responses to exercise.
• Utilize appropriate and current clinical exercise techniques to effectively assess and treat injuries and other medical needs. Maintain education and knowledge of injury prevention, clinical assessments, human anatomy/physiology, therapeutic modalities, and medical terminology.
• Ensure a high quality of data collection in functional testing. Provide clear and timely progress reports and concerns to referring clinicians. Maintain accurate records in both EPIC and exercise training programs. Create training reports in a timely manner.
• Update information, record appointments, and manage time effectively.
• Monitor equipment quality and notify Director of Operations if any unusable equipment is found
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other staff members, providers, participants and community members.
• Maintain a positive attitude and serve as a motivator to encourage clients to continue working towards their wellness goals.

Education: Bachelor's degree is required B.S., Exercise Science, Sports Medicine or related field is preferred.
Experience: 2 years recent and relevant experience
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: AHA BLS-HCP certification required or obtained within 90-days of hire. Personal training certification or certified Exercise Physiologist or certified clinical Exercise Physiologist or certified strength and conditioning specialist from a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA, or Cooper Institute is required. Carilion approved specialty training certifications: orthopedic, movement disorder, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and cancer are required 90-days of hire.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Desire to work within a comprehensive health care team. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills. The ability to work independently is required. Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for participants and staff.

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