Exercise physiologist [h1.location_city]

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field you will find HSS an innovative supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Exercise Physiology

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking to hire a full-time exercise physiologist whose primary role is to provide general and sport specific exercise training and fitness testing services for clients across the spectrum of age fitness level and medical and orthopedic conditions. Familiarity and experience with gait and movement mechanics analysis is a plus.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a collaborative outpatient clinical setting that includes other allied health practitioners such as physical and occupational therapists. The candidate will be expected to participate in community outreach initiatives as well as having the opportunity to present at professional education conferences.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with solid testing and training skills as well as superior customer service to join a growing program in a world-renowned academic medical center.

Performance metabolic testing skills and experience with athletes experience highly preferred.

Job Summary

Providesgeneral and sport specific exercise training and fitness testing services forclients across the spectrumof age fitness level and medical and orthopedic clients anddeterminesand provides customized andappropriate exerciseprescription and sports specific fitness testing services as applicable. Works collaboratively with team members to ensureappropriate clientprograms. Participatesin community outreach initiativesandpresentsprofessional education.

Assistswith the oversight ofPerformanceteam including coordination of services program development educational activitiesmarketingand media relations. Provides effective clinical education for staff and students.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION Required

Degree / Diploma Obtained

Program of Study-Bachelors inExercise Physiology or related field

EDUCATION Preferred

MastersinExercise Physiology or related field

Certification Requirements

Certifications from the ACSM (ACSM-EP preferred) NASM ACE or NSCA

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE - Preferred

EXPERIENCE Required

2 years

EXPERIENCE Preferred

4years

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Continuously stand / walk or lift / handle / carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50lbs). Examples : Nurses LPNs and Physical Therapists.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust fumes temperature and noise. Examples : patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

HAZARDS

OSHA Category 1

Tasks that involve exposure to blood body fluids tissues and other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plans and implements exerciseprogramas individualized for each clientdemonstratingcompetence in section specific techniques asapplicable.

Organizes work for maximum efficiency. ofdailyscheduletomaintaineffective patient treatment flow. Coordinatesschedulewith others as needed.

Maintains and develops competence through required in-service and continuing credits as per professional affiliations.

Participates ineducationof staffcommunityand healthcare professionals (-services and community / professional education).

Documents progress patient has made toward desirable outcomes per departmental policies and guidelines.

Isflexible with handling changes in the Section as they arise andaccommodatesunexpected or unplanned changes.

Works with marketing and public relations to promote the Performanceteam initiativesthrough educational activities public appearances / presentations development of marketing materials internet links correspondence and liaison with organizationsindividualsand media groups in a position to promote Sports Performance services.

Designs andconductsgeneral and sport-specific fitness assessments consistent with clients abilities.

Developsand implementspersonalized training programs based on results of fitness assessment and consistent with ACSM or NSCA guidelines

Composescomprehensive reports of results of fitness assessments and home exercise programs and reviews information withclientto ensure understanding.

Documentsin accordance withdepartmental and regulatory requirementstandards;accuratelybillsin a timely manner.

Provides guidanceto EP staffwith managing patient caseload (scheduling conflicts challengingpatients documentation)

Assistswith daily operations of the team

Build relationships to expand referral network internally

Effective clinical instructor for staff interns volunteers techs coops

Competent in specialized testing or programmaticoffering.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled compassionate reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment Hospital for Special Surgery provides care admits and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age race color creed ethnicity religion national origin culture language physical or mental disability socioeconomic status veteran or military status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law or by accreditation standards.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1