Exercise Physiologist

Concentra Careers$80K — $83K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field
  • At least 2 years of experience in direct patient program creation
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist desired
  • Preferred certifications include ACSM, ACE, CSCS

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' medical history and current fitness levels
  • Conduct stress and fitness tests according to industry protocols
  • Administer cardiovascular fitness testing, monitoring vital signs during the procedure
  • Develop and monitor customized exercise programs for patients
  • Instruct patients in proper exercise principles using various methods
  • Demonstrate alertness and readiness to act in emergency situations
  • Implement action plans timely to achieve clinical results

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and telehealth plans
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Paid Time Off and additional illness days
  • Colleague referral bonus program
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Commuter benefits available
  • Dependent care spending accounts for families
  • Employee discounts on company services
Full Job Description
Overview

Concentra is now hiring an experienced and self-driven Full-Time Exercise Physiologist for an onsite position. This role will provide healthcare support at our onsite healthcare clinic located at our client's San Diego, CA.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Salary Range: $80,000-$83,200

Position Summary
The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and well-being for
client-based occupational medicine and/or health improvement programs, focusing on delivering
exceptional patient/client care. The Exercise Physiologist instructs participant in the proper principle of
exercise, physical activity to improve overall strength, flexibility and performance measures, promote
fitness progression, and assist in passing of work-related fitness testing (as applicable).

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Evaluating a patient's medical history and current fitness level
• Conducting stress and fitness tests in accordance with defined, industry-accepted protocols
• Administer maximal and sub-maximal cardiovascular fitness testing per accepted medical
protocols; includes monitoring heart rate, heart rhythms via EKG, blood pressure, and breathing
during the test to ensure patient safety throughout the procedure
• Measuring and monitoring vital statistics, including blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen level
• Developing customized exercise programs to meet unique patient needs and monitoring progress
over time
• Instruct patient/clients in proper principles of exercise, utilizing a variety of media and equipment.
• Demonstrate and maintain the alertness and the physical abilities to act in emergency situations.
• Implement and execute action plan on timely basis and ensure appropriate results, as defined by
clinicians as needed.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may
change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education Level: Master's Degree
Major: Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a related field of study
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Education Details:
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Certifications and/or Licenses:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR/1st Aid/AED required
• Certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist is desired
• Certifications that are preferred:
• ACSM
• ACE
• CSCS
Experience in lieu of required education is acceptable: No
Continuing education is required to maintain license and to perform job: No

Job-Related Experience
Customarily has at least the following experience:
2 years
• Customarily has at least two (2) years of experience in direct patient program creation
Job-Related Skills/Competencies
• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and
Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and
propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows
tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in
accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• An interest in exercise and fitness and improving the health and wellbeing of people
• Calm, confident and sympathetic approach
• Confident in using modern technology and complex equipment
• Ability to work both under direction and independently
• Great attention to detail
• Effective communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written report writing and presentation of information to patients and staff.
• Good problem-solving skills to identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner.
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and
correspondence.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to remain flexible with unexpected situations and in a changing work environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.

Physical/Mental Requirements
Work continually requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and
finger dexterity to operate various clinical and office equipment, and eye-hand coordination. Frequent to
constant sitting long periods of time to attend meetings and complete documentation necessary.
Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and gripping to administer patient care and
perform employee jobs task during ergonomic job analyses. Occasional climbing required to access plant
sites and job locations. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds required. Must be able to perform near acuity,
far acuity and accommodation to complete documentation care and perform job analyses. Hearing within
the acceptable range for telephone/in-person contacts. Requires working under pressure during
emergency situations or during irregular hours.
Work is performed in a work/clinical site environment. Involves occasional exposure to communicable
disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a
clinic environment. Must be able effectively resolve conflicts as they arise. Could be exposed to extreme
heat and/or cold.

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In this position, the employee may have imposed
pressure on a consistent routine basis to meet various deadlines, contact with people in stressful and
unpredictable situations and to handle confidential and sensitive information and situations with care.

Travel: Minimal overnight travel up to 10% by land or air may be required of employee in this position.
While travelling the employee may encounter varying weather conditions, road and walking surfaces and
will need to adjust to those conditions (i.e., inclement weather, slippery surfaces, wet surfaces, uneven
surfaces, humid, cold or hot temperatures, etc.) Also, while travelling the employee will need to adjust to
the physical demands that may include: lifting to place luggage in overhead bin(s), standing in line(s),
walking, sitting for unknown periods of time, and other physical demands that travelling may impose on a person.

Additional Data

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Days Offered
  • Colleague Referral Bonus Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Employee Discounts


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