Exercise Physiologist 3

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The Department of Executive Medicine is currently seeking a full time Exercise Physiologist 3 to work in Miami. The Exercise Physiologist 3 analyzes patients’ current medical state and fitness level in order to help them improve their health and reach fitness related goals and objectives. More specifically, this position uses evaluation tools to design a fitness plan that will meet the patient’s needs, including building endurance and strength and increasing flexibility.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

Develops individualized exercise programs and prescriptions to meet patient needs and goals. Educate patients on proper use of exercise equipment, exercise technique, contraindications and precautions, medications, injury prevention, lifestyle and behavioral modification, as it relates to their health. Experience working with special populations, including but not limited to cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, immunologic, orthopedic, hematological, and musculoskeletal disease. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure best patient outcomes: MD, RD, RN, and ARNP. Perform body composition assessments and interpret results. Evaluates the effectiveness of exercise programs. Provides patients with resources in order to ensure compliance and improve success rate. Data collection Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Complete Exercise Assessment component of Executive and Premier physicals

• Resting EKGs

• Process Muse data

• Partner with Dietician on developing and enhancing wellness programs

• Must be willing to travel/float between sites

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Master’s preferred.

Certification and Licensing:

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist. ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in collaborative environment.

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

h85