Exercise Physiologist at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The University of Miami is currently seeking an Exercise Physiologist to work at the UM Hospital and Clinics in Miami. The incumbent analyzes patients' fitness in order to help them improve their health and reach fitness goals and objectives. More specifically, this position uses evaluation tools to design a fitness plan that will meet the patient's needs, including building endurance and strength and increasing flexibility.



Job Functions



1. Administers exercise stress tests in healthy and unhealthy populations.
2. Evaluates a person's overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
3. Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness.
4. Designs customized exercise programs to meet healthcare needs and athletic performance goals.
5. Helps patients recover from chronic diseases, specifically cancer and improve body composition.
6. Plans and executes effective strength and conditioning protocols.
7. Evaluates the effects of physical training protocols.
8. Guides patients on physical conditioning and injury prevention.
9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.



CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
Master's degree in Exercise physiology preferred


Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field required


Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required


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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

h84