Exercise Physiologist

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has an immediate need for an Exercise Physiologist to work within our Hyland Center for Health and Technology in Allentown, PA.

The ideal candidate would have experience working with a chronic neurologic patient population including stroke, spinal cord injury and brain injury patients. Experience with these patient populations is ideal, but not required.

JOB SUMMARY

The exercise physiologist will perform exercise-related client care services at Good Shepherd’s fitness center. This position requires direct client contact, program development, related marketing and educational services. Will provide supervision of all fitness program staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

SKILLS

• Delivers quality care by using objective measurements to develop an effective, comprehensive, appropriate exercise prescription
• Pursues educational opportunities
• Shares knowledge with others
• Uses knowledge to develop exercise programs to achieve client’s goals
• Customizes exercise & communications to individual clients and their needs (IE cultural & cognitive)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Assures equipment is maintained in good working condition, reports malfunctioning equipment
• Assures equipment is kept clean
• Oversees safe and proper use of exercise equipment

TEAM EFFORT

• Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide pool coverage, adjust work schedule to meet needs)
• Program development & involvement
• Shares knowledge with therapists and other clinical staff
• Embraces change and promotes positive work environment

COMPLIES WITH PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• By maintaining current knowledge and certification requirements in both the exercise and medical fields, as well as maintain membership in national / local organizations.

MARKETING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Coordinate, per direct request of supervisor, all aspects (marketing, client complaints, staff coverage, statistics, and financial responsibilities) of specified Fitness / Wellness Program and maintains effective communication of program operations to supervisor.
• Provide input to marketing / advertising mailings, publications, articles, health fairs, and presentations toward the advancement of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited program in exercise physiology, physical education, or exercise science required
• Master's Degree preferred

Work Experience

• 1-2 years of stress testing, exercise prescription, research, and human performance testing experience required
• Previous experience in cardiac rehabilitation preferred

Licenses / Certifications

• N/A

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Allentown, PA 18103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person