POSITION SUMMARY:
The Exercise Physiologist’s primary responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment for treatment and assisting the Physical Therapist with selected procedures. As an Exercise Physiologist, you will assist the Physical Therapy team to educate and provide exercise leadership for patients with the goal to restore optimal functional activity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the facility.
- Confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient, keeping them informed of additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress.
- Aid in the care and safety of patients.
- Prepare equipment for patient treatments as requested by the Physical Therapist.
- Assist the Physical Therapist in selected procedures, according to the PT’s directions, by checking patient and equipment during treatment for both comfort and safety.
- Teach patients how to perform exercises safely and effectively
- Perform housekeeping duties; maintain order and cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Attend facility meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Physical Therapy facility, nursing home or rehabilitation agency preferred.
- Current CPR Certificate
Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
- Interpersonal skills; Oral and written communication skills
- Confidentiality and Discretion
- Customer/client engagement
Physical Requirements:
- Dexterous and able to stand for extended periods.
This position requires the following abilities: balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, tactile sense, repetitive motions, seeing, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.
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