Per Diem Exercise Physiologist at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The University of Miami UHealth System, Department of Executive Medicine, has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Exercise Physiologist to work at UHealth Palm Beach. The incumbent analyzes patient's 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.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers exercise stress tests in healthy and unhealthy populations. Evaluates a person's overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism.
  
  


• Develops individualized exercise prescriptions to increase physical fitness.
  
  


• Designs customized exercise programs to meet healthcare needs and athletic performance goals.
  
  


• Helps patients recover from chronic diseases and improve body composition.
  
  


• Plans and executes effective strength and conditioning protocols.
  
  


• Evaluates the effects of physical training protocols.
  
  


• Guides patients on physical conditioning and injury prevention.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM




Department Specific Functions



Complete Exercise Assessment component of Executive and Premier physicals Resting EKGs Process Muse data Must be willing to travel/float between sites



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



Certification and Licensing:



ACSM Certification


ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist preferred



Experience:



Minimum 3 years of relevant experience


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:

Part time



Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent



Pay Grade:

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