Our Inova Fairfax Location is looking for an experienced Exercise Physiologist to be a part of a multidisciplinary team to care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed-upon goals. Administers or supports diagnostics testing to support diagnosis and treatment plans and participates in a community effort to support chronic disease management. May include evaluating patient responses to prescribed treatment plans, testing, and procedures and developing ongoing plans.
The Exercise Physiologist 1 works on a multidisciplinary team to care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed-upon goals. Administers or supports diagnostics testing to support diagnosis and treatment plans and participates in a community effort to support chronic disease management. May include evaluating patient responses to prescribed treatment plans, testing, and procedures and developing ongoing plans.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by incorporating comorbidities and musculoskeletal disorders, per established program (ACCVPR, ACSM, ATS, ACC, NASM) standards and guidelines, as evidenced by random chart review.
- Reviews and develops Individual Treatment Plans.
- Develops exercise and strength training programs, patient education, and behavioral health support specific to each patient to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrates proper instruction and technique for performing appropriate exercise and strength training as needed to ensure patient safety and adherence to exercise prescription, as evidenced by direct observation.
- Immediately reports significant changes in patient clinical status to appropriate members of the healthcare team and assists with emergency care according to department policy, as evidenced by direct observation.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology.
BLS within 6 months of start date. Must be from the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 6 months of hire.
-Patient focused approach to patient well-being and recovery
-Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative innovative environment
Featured Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
- State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
- Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
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