Job Description

Under the direction of the Wellness Center Director and in collaboration with clinical staff when appropriate, develops, implements and evaluates exercise programs for members. Supervises daily exercise and ensures safe and appropriate exercise programs through assessment and evaluation to achieve the participant’s goals.

The Exercise Physiologist will also provide continuous education and guidance to the patient and family in phases III and IV of cardiac rehabilitation with regard to risk factor notification and the rehabilitative process.

STATUS: Part-time

LOCATION: UMMC - Tonawanda Seneca Family Care Center

DEPARTMENT: Wellness & Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE: Flexible - weekdays

Required Qualifications:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science or healthcare related field preferred

• Prior experience in exercise therapy or a healthcare-related field is preferred ​

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides an overview of equipment, classes, amenities, and general Fitness Center guidelines to all new Fitness Center members.

• Assists with new member registration, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and filed.

• Registers members for classes and tracks attendance and availability to ensure appropriate class sizes.

• Maintains all Fitness Center areas and equipment in a clean, working, and orderly manner.

• Works with members to develop personal training programs determined by individuals’ goals and evaluation of individuals’ needs and abilities. Observes participants’ progress and adjusts programs as needed.

• Guides members in the use of facilities and equipment, explaining and enforcing safety guidelines.

• Performs other duties as assigned. ​

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$24.00 - $24.00

CITY:

Akron

POSTAL CODE:

14001

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.