Exercise Physiologist

Lake Regional Health System Osage Beach, Missouri, United States Medical

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Exercise Physiologist

Lake Regional Health System is looking for a certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) who promotes patient satisfaction by providing courteous, confidential service through competent, professional safe practices and prompt response. With our state-of-the-art hospital and network of clinics, therapy sites, and pharmacies, Lake Regional offers a wide range of employment opportunities in our community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer exercise stress tests in healthy and unhealthy populations
  • Evaluate a person’s overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism
  • Develop individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, and flexibility
  • Provide consultations/educational sessions with patient and family regarding specific patient needs and outcomes
  • Develop a discharge plan with recommendations for continued behavior modification strategies and coordination of other services
  • Design customized exercise programs to meet health care needs and athletic performance goals
  • Provides the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for various disease populations
  • Interpret the information needed to identify each patient’s POC relative to his/her specific needs
  • Re-evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention and patient progress on an ongoing basis
  • Presents a professional approach and appearance, a friendly smile, and a pleasant tone of voice
  • Operate as an active part of the team
  • Use constructive problem-solving
  • Maintain confidentiality

Requirements:

  • Annual influenza vaccine required
  • Must have 1–2 years of related experience
  • CPR certification is required through the American Heart Association
  • Must have ACLS certification within 1 year of employment

Exercise Physiologist (EP) Qualifications:

  • Must be a graduate of a professional Exercise Physiology curriculum accredited by the national accreditation body of that organization
  • Recommend certification by ACSM
  • Recommend a Master's degree in Exercise Science or Equivalent

Additional certifications may be required for this position and will be coordinated by Lake Regional as a part of your ongoing training and development. Please contact your recruitment team for more details.

Opportunity Features: Lake Regional offers a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits such as:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Supplemental plans to suit your needs
  • Employer-sponsored Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K with a company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition assistance & continuing education opportunities
  • Area discounts
  • And so much more!

If you’d like to be a part of a team setting that fosters excellence, apply now!