Exercise Physiologist
Wellstar Health Systems

Exercise Physiologist North Fulton Hospital • Roswell, Georgia • Shift • PRN • JR-9424

Facility: North Fulton Hospital

Job Summary:
The Exercise Physiologists will encounter multiple environments across a multifaceted integrated delivery system at WellStar Health System, like exposure to the outpatient clinic environment, employee wellness, and fitness centers and beyond. Working within a team of healthcare professionals including medical doctors, registered dietitians, nurses, and other exercise physiologists, the Exercise Physiologist will have an exciting, well-rounded experience within our healthcare system. The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for planning, performing all assessments, testing and exercise activity related to patient care.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Patient Care - Creates and conduct exercise assessments and exercise prescriptions based on physician recommendation. - Assist with vital sign collection (height, weight, waist circumference, etc.) and conduct fitness tests. - Explain any exercise/procedure/testing to patients using appropriate verbiage and patient education materials. - Prepare exercise/treatment area and organize/clean any equipment necessary for patient care. - Supervise and monitor patients during exercise/testing until exercise/testing conclusion. - Motivate patients to achieve their goals. - Explain to patient about any medical results from appointment and how information will be shared. - Documents care and other patient information for medical record including history, treatment, consultations. - Complies with department policies/procedures and regulations. - Interview and assess patient needs for intended behavior modification. - Performs appropriate follow-up, either status check or coaching, via telephone and MyChart. - Check any necessary equipment for proper functioning. - Follow established procedure pertaining to the care of equipment and supplies. Prepare, maintain and clean-up work stations. - Maintains patient confidentiality. - Other duties as assigned. - Follow AIDET. Leadership in Group Setting - Create/conduct group education/support groups/fitness classes to promote a healthy lifestyle. Collaboration - Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and update as needed on patient performance. - Work with colleagues within WellStar Health System to improve processes where appropriate.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree Science, Exercise Science Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Basic Life Support 1.00 Required BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year clinic setting. Required or
Required Minimum Skills:
Use of appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.