Exercise Physiologist

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Attention Exercise Physiologist - Sharon Hospital has a Part Time - 24-hour Opportunity

Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Ideal candidates will have a minimum 1-year experience CPR certification. ACSM certification. Master's Degree preferred.

Summary:

To improve the overall functioning and well-being of members with a variety of diagnoses especially Neuromusculoskeletal injuries and diseases. Services are provided in a gym setting and in a therapeutic pool.

Responsibilities:

1. Designs and implements Exercise Programs for individuals to improve overall functioning & well being.
2. Schedules members.
3. Assists Program Coordinator in the designing and implementing of new programs.
4. Performs participates in peer review/PI.
5. Assists with weekly statistical collection. Notifies Program Coordinator regarding trends of productivity that may adversely affect targets.
6. Participates in continuing education.
7. Assists Program Coordinator in hiring and training new staff.
8. May assist in marketing and promoting exercise programs to local physicians & the community.
9. Makes recommendations for new department equipment, supplies and materials. Can provide literature describing equipment benefit & cost.
10. May lead staff meetings in absence of Coordinator with prior assistance regarding agenda.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

Required:
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: CPR certification. ACSM certification. Masters Degree preferred.

Other Information:

Required:
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired: CPR certification. ACSM certification. Masters Degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 957

Department: Cardiac Rehab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly