What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist position at United Methodist Communities at Pitman, NJ?
Exercise Physiologist
Full Time Days * $20.44-23.00/hour
United Methodist Communities has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 7th year in a row, 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!
United Methodist Communities is currently seeking an Exercise Physiologist for our Pitman Community.
United Methodist Communities in Gloucester County, a senior community in Pitman New Jersey, is truly integrated into the life of the town. We are part of a beautiful residential neighborhood, near to highways and public transportation with easy access to both Philadelphia as well as the Jersey Shore.
The Exercise Physiologist assesses, plans, and implements fitness programs to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
Requirements for an Exercise Physiologist:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities for an Exercise Physiologist:
- Conducts stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
- Demonstrates correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
- Develops exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
- Explains exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
- Interprets exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
- Measures the amount of body fat, oxygen consumption, or lung functioning.
- Provides clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
- Recommends methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
- Calibrates exercise or testing equipment.
- Teaches group exercise for low, medium, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance and balance functioning.
- Complies with professional, ethical and legal standards.
About UMC:
- Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
- Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our team members say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
- According to the 2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our team members:
- Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning
- Indicate they are able to take time off work when necessary
- Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!
- We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
- Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.
Benefits offered by UMC for our Associates/Team Members:
- Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
- Employee Discount Program
- Homeowner/Renter/Automobile Insurance (NJ Manufacturers)
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
- 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
- Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
- Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!
UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.
Salary : $20 - $23
