Fall 2026 Exercise Physiologist Intern
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Job Summary
About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multi-trauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with co-workers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting in set up and break down of equipment for patient sessions.
- Assisting in supervision and instruction of fitness and wellness programs for special populations in a healthcare setting.
- Performing fitness evaluations developing short- and long-term goals and tracking progression of individuals in the program.
- Developing individualized and specific exercise prescriptions for persons with SCI ABI and other neuromuscular conditions.
- Providing submaximal exercise testing metabolic testing and functional strength testing.
- Administering consultations on safe and effective exercise within the guidelines established by governing bodies such as ACSM and NSCA for both able-bodied and special populations.
- Demonstrating and promoting healthy lifestyle choices and educating individuals on the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating.
- You are also responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe and clean environment and adhering to Shepherd Centers standards of behavior.
Required Minimum Education:
- Currently attending a post-secondary program
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate exercise science or related major program at an accredited college or university (sports medicine kinesiology athletic training etc.)
- Junior or senior student that has met their requirements to engage in an internship. Must be for school credit.
Required Minimum Certification:
- CPR certification.
Required Minimum Experience:
- N/A
Required Minimum Skills:
- Communication
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
Preferred Qualifications:
- Nationally accredited fitness certification (ACSM NSCA CSCS ACE NASM)
- Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury Traumatic Brain Injury Stroke Concussion and Vestibular Disorders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills organizational skills and attention to detail
Physical Demands:
- Ability to and consistent with lifting 50 lbs or more.
- Repetitive lifting moving squatting kneeling and crawling physical requirements.
Working Conditions:
- Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Housing/Stipend
- Housing or any form of compensation will not be provided.
- Students will be required to secure housing prior to starting an internship if they are not able to commute from their current residence.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Abinitio
- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
Get the best spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation care at Shepherd Center Atlanta. Learn about our patient programs and exceptional outcomes.
