Req Number 142729Job DescriptionInterprets, recommends and formulates exercise prescriptions for patients. Assesses and designs an appropriate exercise regimen and administers the exercise component. Educates patients and families of exercise and nutritional components and provides feedback on patient progress.Job Responsibility
Assesses patient exercise and nutritional needs for weight management, athletic sports participation, rehabilitation and chronically ill patients.
Designs and implements patient specific therapeutic nutritional and exercise programs.
Conducts group sessions designed for patient education regarding nutritional, dietary and exercise issues in collaboration with physicians and staff.
Performs follow-up on all patient therapeutic interventions.
Documents and provides feedback on patient progress.
Prepares and maintains required reports and statistics.
Assesses program needs and prepares orders for supplies.
Maintains inventory of program equipment and supplies to ensure availability.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
Bachelor of Science required.
Degree in exercise science or exercise physiology, strongly preferred.
Current Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM) Certification, required
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Certification, required
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $58,500-$86,060/yearIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
