Exercise Physiologist 2

The Inova Fairfax Hospital, Respiratory Care is looking for an Exercise Physiologist 2 to join our team! This is a full-time position, 36 hours a week, M-F. The Exercise Physiologist 2 works on a multidisciplinary team to care for patients and develop comprehensive care plans of agreed upon goals. To achieve the optimal health status for patients this role administers or supports diagnostics testing to support diagnosis and treatment plans and participates in a community effort to support chronic disease management. 

 

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• Student loan assistance – up to $10,000! 
• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities 
• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child. 
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

 

Job Responsibilities for an Exercise Physiologist:


 

• Develops exercise prescription and risk factor modification by incorporating comorbidity and musculoskeletal disorders, per established program (ACCVPR, ACSM, ATS, ACC, NASM) standards and guidelines, as evidenced by random chart review.
• Develops Individual Treatment Plans through physical assessment and testing to include exercise and strength training programs, patient education and behavioral health support specific to each patient to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
• Administers or supports diagnostic testing for patients.
• Demonstrates proper instruction and technique for performing appropriate exercise and strength training as needed to ensure patient safety and adherence to exercise prescription, as evidenced by direct observation.
• Immediately reports significant changes in patient clinical status to appropriate members of healthcare team and assists with emergency care according to department policy, as evidenced by direct observation.
• Provides validation of clinical decisions for other team members.

Additional Requirements for an Exercise Physiologist:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or Kinesiology. 

Experience: 1-year relevant clinical experience in a hospital, clinical setting or clinical internship completed through education coursework.

Certifications: BLS within 6 months, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 6 months, 

within 12 months American College of Sports Medicine- Certified Exercise Physiologist. Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional or American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional. (AACVPR CCRP) NASM- an equivalent advanced certification within 1 year of hire. 

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.