Exercise Physiologist

Miami Valley Hospital North

Exercise Physiologist

• Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission

We will improve the health of the communities we serve with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.

The Premier Health Vision

People will choose Premier Health over any health system in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.

• Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.
• Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.
• Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.

The Premier Health Values

• RESPECT each person’s dignity.
• Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.
• Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.
• Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The Exercise Physiologist assumes a collaborative role on the interdisciplinary sports medicine team. The Exercise Physiologist in sports & human performance will be responsible for sports and human performance programs. The individual will be responsible for day to day operations to ensure maximum efficiency. The Exercise Physiologist in sports & human performance will provide testing and evaluation of physical performance factors for each client, athletic conditioning program design, instruction, and supervision of clients. 

The Exercise Physiologist will be responsible for documentation per Premier Health standards, professional practice activities, public speaking, and cost management. This individual is professionally responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the sports medicine team.

Education/Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology from an accredited program
• Current BLS certification required at time of hire.
• CSCS Certification within first year of hire.

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience.
• Other experience requirements: Exercise Science or Health Promotion

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to change. Teamwork oriented.
• Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills

Essential Duties & Functions:

• The Exercise Physiologist in Sports & Human Performance is responsible for the implementation of the Sports Performance and Strength Management programs in conjunction with the AT managers, Medical Directors, physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and orthopedic consultants.
• Responsible for registration, billing and scheduling of clients.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: program coordination, protocol development, service promotion and outreach, and the quality and productivity of the program for the integrated network.
• State and health system compliance with the completion and maintenance of all documentation is expected for the incumbent and those employees operating within the program.
• The exercise physiologist is responsible for his/her own professional development, staying abreast of new and evolving technologies, passing all required hospital/department competencies and related testing, and for creating an environment that projects a positive and healthy image.
• Provide exemplary customer service to all customers, family members, and other visitors.
• Treat customers, family members, healthcare providers, and co-workers with courtesy and respect.
• Provides community, customers, and family education.
• Engages in interdisciplinary, collaborative communication with sports medicine team.
• Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities