What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Physiologist position at BJC HealthCare?
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Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Creates and implements exercise programs for cardiac rehabilitation and wellness participants. Performs professional and program development. Content includes but is not limited to strength conditioning, coordination, agility, core stabilization, weight management/weight loss, and lifestyle changes.
Responsibilities
- Ensures safe and appropriate exercise programs through design, implementation and management of the exercise programs to meet client needs
- Provides and documents education and training to clients, family, staff and others directed toward achieving and ensuring optimal outcome viewed by the client.
- Ensures program growth and development to continue to meet client's needs and expectations.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Physical Science
Experience
- <2 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
- Physical Science
Licenses & Certifications
- ACSM/ACE/NSCA/NASM
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer