What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Dept - Exercise Physiologist - Full-Time - 1st Shift position at Wayne Hospital Company?
This is a full-time position working 8 hours a day, 40 hours weekly working in the Wellness Center. There are no weekend, holiday or on-call expectations. This position is Monday-Friday and hours will depend on the demands of the department and the community, this can include occasional evening and weekend events. This position reports to the Director of Wellness Services.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Health Sciences field, or similar Health Education, Exercise Science, or Exercise Physiology required
- Clinical experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation
- Current BLS and ACLS certification or obtain within first 6 months of hiring
- Competent in the interpretation of EKG
- Experience in wellness program management or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience working effectively with health-related organizations
Responsibility:
- Designs, updates, modifies, maintains, and administers individualized treatment plans and exercise prescriptions.
- Provides education on topics related to heart and lung health including diet, exercise, stress management, and smoking cessations.
- Collaborates with Wellness Coordinator and Marketing to create, implement, and promote wellness incentives internally.
- Provide health education at local organizations, health fairs, schools, and social groups.
- Assists in identifying and facilitating appropriate population-specific preventive screenings
- Assisting in preparing gym before opening
- All other duties as assigned
