Exercise Physiologist / Full Time / Days

Implements and supervises physical exercise programs for patients.
Responsibilities:
Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.|
Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly.|
Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.|
Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.|
Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepares develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.|
Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.