Job Description
The Exercise Physiologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Exercise Physiologist,in collaboration with aphysician and a dietician, develops and implements exercise prescriptions, evaluates patient population parameters and selects approaches to manage and reduce health risks. This position also provides exercise and lifestyle counseling for individuals and groups and educates patients about the role of exercise in disease management and lifestyle medicine.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the physician to set objectives for the patient based on medical history, physical limitations, evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors and current fitness level.
- Meets with patients to assess motivation and stage of readiness to change.
- Identifies appropriate physical activity, exercise, and behavioral intervention.
- Develops and implements exercise plan/program.
- Conducts hands-on training, including demonstrating/correcting proper exercise form, and leading individuals through a customized workout.
- Educates on the role of exercise in chronic disease management (including, but not limited to, obesity, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer and depression)
- Provides on-going consultation and evaluate effectiveness of intervention.
- Develops, presents, and updates educational materials to promote education and behavioral goals for the patient (including developing, maintaining, and continuously updating a library of written materials, wellness newsletters, online programs, and apps about exercise).
- Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to the health care team and participate in in-service training for staff.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.
- Experience in clinical outpatient setting.
Preferred:
- American College of Sports Medicine or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist or Exercise Specialist certification.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
