Exercise Physiologist

• Location: Indianapolis, IN

• Facility: Public Safety Medical

• Department: Wellness Preventative Care

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4pm (Start times vary depending on travel schedule)

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

• Travel Breakdown (65% Total):

  • Overnight Travel (40%): Includes hotel/lodging paid by the company, meal reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, plus a $125 per-night bonus for every night spent away.
  • Local Travel (25%): Typically within an hour of the Indianapolis office. Company vehicles may be available for local travel; applicable mileage reimbursement is provided when using a personal vehicle

• Provides patient testing and assessment before and after rehabilitation.

• Plans and teaches exercise therapy for patients utilizing test data, patient status and current medication regimen. Monitors patient's response and revises plan accordingly.

• Recognizes contraindications and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.

• Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.

• Ensures department equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and functioning correctly. Prepares develops and maintains various files, records, reports; schedules patient appointments as required.

• Provides oversight to department activities in the absence of the manager.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Indiana Athletic Trainers Board.
  • Certification specializing in Sports Medicine.
  • Exercise Physiologist credentialed from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in one of the Exercise Majors preferred
  EKG Certification or EKG background preferred.

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